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Slow-Cooker Glazed Root Vegetables

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 4 hr 20 min
  • Servings 9
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Slow cooked root veggies glazed with honey and olive oil turn into a wonderful side dish.
Updated Jun 17, 2013
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Ingredients

  • 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

  • 1
    Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix carrots, parsnips and onions. Top with sweet potatoes.
  • 2
    In small bowl, mix honey, oil, 2 teaspoons of the thyme, the salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables; stir to coat.
  • 3
    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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Using white balsamic vinegar preserves the vibrant colors of these vegetables. Use regular balsamic vinegar if that's what you have on hand.

Nutrition

120 Calories, 2g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 25g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Total Fat
2g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
310mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
0%
Dietary Fiber
4g
0%
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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