Slow Cooker Balsamic Root Veggies Food

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 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.

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.

SLOW-COOKER ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place vegetables in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray. Pour dressing over vegetables; cover with lid. Cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours (or on LOW 6 to 7 hours).
• Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
• Stir vegetables. Sprinkle with bacon and 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.