Best 6 Balsamic Root Vegetables Recipes

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Balsamic roasted root vegetables are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. These vegetables are coated in a flavorful balsamic vinegar glaze that caramelizes in the oven, creating a tender and slightly sweet dish. The natural sweetness of the vegetables pairs perfectly with the tangy vinegar, and the roasting process brings out their earthy flavors. Balsamic roasted root vegetables are also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER BALSAMIC ROOT VEGETABLES



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Using a slow cooker is the secret to an easy side dish! Try this recipe for sweet-tangy balsamic glazed root vegetables like carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb parsnips, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 large red onions, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

  • Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, stir together parsnips, carrots, onions and cranberries. Top with sweet potatoes.
  • In small bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper with whisk; pour over vegetables in slow cooker. (Do not stir.)
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH MAPLE BALSAMIC DRESSING



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Use your choice of vegetables including parsnips, potatoes, celeriac, red onions and beets or go with all orange and yellow as given in the recipe. Looks as good as it tastes. From Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut 1/2 inch thick
2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2 slices on the diagonal
1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut in 2 inch wedges (or acorn squash)
2 orange bell peppers, seeded and cut in thick slices
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

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.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED ROOT VEGETABLES



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Balsamic glaze provides a wonderful addition to this baked side dish that features parsnips, carrots and onion.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb parsnips, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 lb carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces (3 cups)
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced, slices cut in half (2 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, toss parsnips, carrots, onion, oil, salt and pepper. Arrange vegetables in single layer in ungreased 17x12-inch half-sheet pan.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once, until tender and lightly browned.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat vinegar, honey and mustard to boiling; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glaze is reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from heat; drizzle glaze over vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 285 mg

ROOT VEGETABLES WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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An easy mix of root vegetables and garlic speckled with fresh rosemary and glazed with balsamic vinegar.

Provided by kathy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium beets, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 large sweet potato, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
1 medium baking potato, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
1 medium Yukon gold potato, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
8 cloves garlic, peeled
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
¼ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix beets, carrots, sweet potato, baking potato, Yukon potato, garlic, rosemary, oil, and sea salt together in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and stir. Return to the oven and roast until fork-tender, about 30 minutes more, stirring again after 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 681.1 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

MAPLE-BALSAMIC ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES



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From Andrea Chesman's 'Recipes from the Root Cellar'. Be sure the vegetables are cut uniform size for even roasting. We tested red beets, small heirloom potatoes (unknown variety), carrots and parsnips all from our CSA box for this recipe.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 large rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 large beet, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 yellow onion, halved and slivered
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup (reduced slightly from 1/4 cup)
salt, to taste
cracked black pepper, to taste

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 86.2, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 13.9, Protein 0.9

BALSAMIC ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



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I will always remember the way my grandmother's house smelled when she made these balsamic chicken thighs every Sunday. Ever since she gave me the recipe, the heartwarming flavors always take me back to my childhood. - Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds)
4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 shallots, chopped
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons oil, mustard, vinaigrette and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper until blended. Add chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 6 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken, skin side up, on half of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Place parsnips and sweet potato in a large bowl; add shallots, caraway seeds and the remaining oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Arrange in a single layer on remaining half of pan., Roast chicken and vegetables 20 minutes. Stir vegetables; roast chicken and vegetables until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes longer., Transfer vegetables to a bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons parsley and half of the bacon. Serve chicken with vegetables; sprinkle chicken with the remaining parsley and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Vegetables that hold their shape well, such as carrots, parsnips, and turnips, are best for roasting.
  • Cut the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Toss the vegetables with oil and herbs: This will help them to brown and flavor.
  • Roast the vegetables at a high temperature: This will help them to caramelize and develop flavor.
  • Stir the vegetables occasionally: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately: They are best when served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Balsamic roasted root vegetables are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give balsamic roasted root vegetables a try!

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