Best Slow Cooker Balsamic Root Vegetables Recipes

Slow-Cooker Balsamic Root Veggies image

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories Side Dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb parsnips, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 bag (16 oz) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
2 medium white onions, cut into wedges
1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 lb small red potatoes, cut into quarters
3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place parsnips and carrots. Top with onions, sweet potatoes and red potatoes.
In a small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper with whisk. Pour mixture evenly over vegetables.
Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours or until vegetables are tender. Transfer vegetable mixture to serving dish; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Slow-Cooker Glazed Root Vegetables image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
4 medium parsnips, peeled, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
2 medium red onions, cut into thin wedges
2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups)
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix carrots, parsnips and onions. Top with sweet potatoes.
In small bowl, mix honey, oil, 2 teaspoons of the thyme, the salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables; stir to coat.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Just before serving, add vinegar; stir gently. Sprinkle with the remaining 3 teaspoons thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg