Warm Caramelized Vegetables Food

CARAMELIZED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat about 1 inch of water in a 3 qt saucepan to boiling.
• Add potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring back to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and cook about 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain and return to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, heat about 1 inch of water in a 2 qt saucepan to boiling; add asparagus and bring it back to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and add to potatoes.
• While vegetables are cooking, melt butter in a 10 inch skillet over med high heat.
• Cook onion in butter for 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 to coat and sprinkle with ground pepper if desired.

CARAMELIZED AUTUMN ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425. Spread the pecans in a pie plate and toast until fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool.
• In a large bowl, toss the carrots, parsnips, cauliflower, squash, brussels sprouts with the olive oil and nutmeg and season generously with salt and black pepper. Spread the vegetables on 2 large rimmed baking sheets and roast for 30 minutes until the vegetables begin to brown. Scatter the pecans and ginger over the vegetables and drizzle with maple syrup; toss well. Continue to roast the vegetables for 25 minutes longer, until they are tender and golden. Scrape the vegetables into a bowl and serve hot or at room temperature.
• Note: The roasted vegetables can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours before serving.