Warm Caramelized Vegetables

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook about 12 minutes or until tender; drain and return to saucepan.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and add to potatoes.
  • 3
    While vegetables are cooking, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour onion mixture over potatoes and asparagus; stir until coated. Sprinkle with pepper.

  • Balsamic vinegar is a great flavor booster, but if you don't have any on hand, you can use cider or red wine vinegar.
  • Green beans can be used instead of the asparagus.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
16%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
25mg
9%
Sodium
380mg
16%
Potassium
810mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
13%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
12g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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