Best 7 Slow Cooker Balsamic Root Vegetables Recipes

SLOW-COOKER BALSAMIC ROOT VEGGIES

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.

BALSAMIC ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths, each cut in half lengthwise;
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place cut vegetables in large shallow roasting pan or casserole.
• In small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes then stir vegetables. Roast 15 minutes longer and stir again. Roast another 10 minutes. Check for seasoning. Serve hot.

SLOW-ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first six ingredients. Cut parsnips crosswise into 2-in. pieces. Cut thinner pieces in half; cut thicker ones into quarters. Stir into carrot mixture., Cook, covered, on low until tender, 5-6 hours. To serve, stir in bread crumbs; sprinkle with walnuts and, if desired, cheese.

SLOW-COOKER BALSAMIC HONEY-GLAZED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place carrots, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
• Season chicken thighs with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin side down in skillet. Cook chicken 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
• In small bowl, beat balsamic vinegar and honey with whisk. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Place thyme sprigs around chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F) and vegetables are tender.
• Remove thyme sprigs, and transfer chicken and vegetables to serving platter; cover and keep warm. Pour cooking liquid into 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 10 to 13 minutes or until the liquid is slightly thickened and reduced to about half. Drizzle over chicken and vegetables, and serve.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, toss parsnips, carrots, onion, oil, salt and pepper. Arrange vegetables in single layer in ungreased 17x12-inch half-sheet pan.
• Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once, until tender and lightly browned.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat vinegar, honey and mustard to boiling; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glaze is reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from heat; drizzle glaze over vegetables.

SLOW-COOKER GLAZED ROOT VEGETABLES

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.

SLOW-COOKER BALSAMIC-GLAZED BEETS

Steps:

• Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beets, apple juice, vinegar, garlic and salt.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle walnuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Set aside.
• In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir into beets in slow cooker. Cook uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until sauce has thickened. Sprinkle with cheese and toasted walnuts.