Balsamic glazed beets are a tantalizing side dish that blends the earthy sweetness of beets with the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar, creating a symphony of flavors in your mouth. Slow cooking the beets in a crock pot, also known as a slow cooker, allows them to tenderize beautifully while absorbing the delectable glaze, resulting in an effortless yet extraordinary dish that will elevate any meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps to making slow cooker balsamic glazed beets, ensuring perfect caramelization and an explosion of flavors in every bite.
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SLOW-COOKER BALSAMIC-GLAZED BEETS
For a tangy, full-of-flavor side dish, try these simple slow-cooked beets. Sprinkled with toasted walnuts and goat cheese, they add a special touch to dinnertime.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beets, apple juice, vinegar, garlic and salt.
- Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle walnuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Set aside.
- In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir into beets in slow cooker. Cook uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until sauce has thickened. Sprinkle with cheese and toasted walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (About 1/2 Cup), Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZED ROASTED BEETS & CARROTS
Packed with color and flavor, these beautiful roasted beets and carrots in a honey-balsamic glaze are the perfect complement to any meal. Don't let cooking with beets intimidate you! When selecting your beets, choose those that weigh about 6 ounces each for ease of roasting and peeling. Prior to serving your balsamic beets and carrots, consider sprinkling gorgonzola or goat cheese on top for a creamy, cheesy flavor.
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place 20x12-inch piece of heavy duty foil on work surface; place beets in center of foil, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Turn beets to coat in oil, then fold foil over beets, and tightly close foil to seal. Place foil-wrapped beets on rimmed baking sheet. Roast 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until very tender when pierced with paring knife. Carefully open foil, and transfer beets to cutting board. Reserve baking sheet. Let beets stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel, then cut into wedges.
- Meanwhile, cut carrots crosswise into 3-inch pieces, then quarter or halve if thin. In medium bowl, mix carrots, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Place carrots on baking sheet. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and browned on edges.
- In small microwavable bowl or measuring cup, mix balsamic vinegar, honey and pepper. Microwave uncovered on High heat 2 to 3 minutes, checking every 30 seconds after 2 minutes, until mixture is boiling and slightly thickened.
- Transfer beets to serving platter, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top with carrots. Drizzle vegetables with honey-balsamic glaze, then top with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE
Beets and carrots roasted in the oven, then simmered in an easy glaze and served.
Provided by Jen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots Glazed Carrot Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a baking dish. Toss carrots with oil and put in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place beets in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour. Add carrots to the oven and roast alongside the beets for another 30 minutes. Remove beets and set aside to cool. Check carrots to see if they are tender; roast up to 20 minutes more if necessary.
- Peel and chop beets into 1-inch pieces.
- Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add beets and carrots, and simmer until sauce is thickened and vegetables are glazed, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 21.6 g
SLOW COOKER BALSAMIC CHICKEN
So easy and so good. I use frozen chicken breasts and cook on high for 4 hours in the slow cooker. The sauce is not thick, it is a bit runny, but very tasty. Add tomato paste if you want it thicker. Serve on top of pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. I use one can of crushed tomatoes and one can of diced tomatoes.
Provided by Sue
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drizzle olive oil into the slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top of oil and season each breast with salt and pepper. Top chicken breasts with onion slices, garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over seasoned breasts and pour tomatoes on top.
- Cook in the slow cooker set to High until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 223.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
ROASTED BALSAMIC BEETS
Make and share this Roasted Balsamic Beets recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ewilli
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash and peel the beets. Slice each beet in quarters lengthwise, and then slice each quarter into three chunks.
- Line a baking sheet with foil, and place the beets on top. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar, and then add salt and pepper. Gently stir to coat the beets.
- Cover with more foil and roll the edges of the two layers to create a pouch for the beets. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove the beets from the oven, and raise the temperature to 400 degrees. Take off the top layer of foil (watch out for steam!), and stir to mix the juices. Return to the oven and continue to cook for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm or cold, or add to a salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 64, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 1.3
BALSAMIC-GLAZED BEETS
Steps:
- In a large saucepan cover beets with salted water by 1 inch. Simmer beets, covered, 35 to 45 minutes, or until tender, and drain in a colander. Cool beets until they can be handled and slip off skins and stems. Cut beets lengthwise into wedges. Beets may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring beets to room temperature before proceeding.
- In a large skillet stir together vinegar, syrup or honey, and oil and add beets. Cook beet mixture with salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through and coated well. Sprinkle about half of thyme over beets and toss gently.
- Serve beets sprinkled with remaining thyme.
ROASTED BEETS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line pan with aluminum foil
- Peel and cut cooked beets: After the beets have cooled for several minutes, but are still warm to the touch, peel off the outer skins and discard. Cut the beets into quarters or more bite-sized pieces.
- Pour glaze over beets: Place beets in a serving bowl. Pour balsamic glaze over the beets. Stir in grated orange zest, and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a little orange zest to serve. Links: Hate 'em or Love 'em Beets? from White on Rice Couple
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 164 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MAPLE-GLAZED BEETS
I love beets, so I always try new recipes for them when I find one. Instead of just maple syrup, this version adds a little tang from balsamic vinegar that I like because it cuts the sweetness just a little. If you don't like vinegar, however, you can just leave it out.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. In ovenproof skillet, toss beets with olive oil. Bake 30 minutes, then cover with aluminum foil and bake 1 hour more.
- (For canned beets, cook on stove until thoroughly heated through, then drain and continue with recipe.).
- Remove foil; stir in 1/2 cup water, maple syrup and vinegar. Place skillet on stovetop. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 5-8 minutes, or until mixture is reduced to a syrupy consistency. Transfer to serving dish and and sprinkle with scallions.
Tips:
- Choose small to medium-sized beets, as they cook more evenly and have a more tender texture.
- Scrub the beets well under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Do not peel them, as the skin helps to preserve their color and nutrients.
- Trim the beet greens, leaving about 1 inch of stem attached. This will help to prevent the beets from bleeding during cooking.
- Use a variety of colors of beets for a visually appealing dish. Golden beets and candy-striped beets are both good options.
- Add a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice to the balsamic glaze to brighten the flavor.
- Serve the glazed beets as a side dish with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Balsamic glazed beets are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your beets sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give balsamic glazed beets a try.
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