Broiled Balsamic Maple Vegetables Food

MAPLE BALSAMIC ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl combine all of the vegetables. Add the oil, salt, pepper, herbs and rosemary and toss to coat well.
• Place the vegetables on a large roasting pan or two baking sheets, making sure they are all level and not on top of one another.
• Place in the oven and cook for about 45 minutes, checking that the point of a sharp knife spears the vegetables easily.
• When the vegetables are cooking in the oven, place the maple syrup and balsamic vinegar in a pan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer slowly until it has reduced by about half and is nice and thick.
• Once the vegetables are ready, lightly drizzle some of the syrup over them and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
• Serve warm or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

BROILED BALSAMIC-MAPLE VEGETABLES

Steps:

• For glaze, bring vinegar and syrup to boil in a small saucepan.
• Reduce heat and cook over medium heat, keeping an eye on it, until it begins to thicken.
• Set aside to cool.
• Place cut up vegetables in a large bowl.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• sprinkle with seasonings and toss to coat.
• Broil vegetables 15 - 20 min, turning and stirring them around once.
• Brush with half the glaze and broil 6 - 8 min longer or until crisp tender.
• Add remaining glaze just before serving.

MAPLE-BALSAMIC ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Lightly oil a large baking sheet or shallow roasting pan.
• Place the root vegetables in the pan.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables then season with salt and pepper and tossing gently to coat; spreading the vegetables into a single layer.
• Roast for about 45 minutes, stirring and shaking the pan occasionally for even cooking. Cook until lightly browned and just this side of tender.
• Sauce: Meanwhile, gently heat the butter and melt. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.
• Pour the sauce over the vegetables the [final*]10 minutes of roasting. Cook the vegetable mixture until tender and the sauce has started to caramelize.
• Use a metal spatula to toss and turn the vegetables making sure they are well coated with the sauce.
• Serve hot. Pass the salt and pepper shakers.
• The sauce was **delicious** spooned over brown rice!

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH MAPLE BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the prepared vegetables in a large bowl and toss with oil. Spread onto a large non-stick rimmed baking sheet. Use parchment paper if you like, but I didn't find it necessary.
• Roast at 375 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring once or twice, until browned and tender.
• Combine the vinegars and remaining ingredients in a small bowl and toss with the hot, cooked vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley.