Happy Wednesday! How about taking boring root vegetables and cooking them slightly different? Well you guessed it…. I did just that! I was contemplating what to make for dinner all day and I ended up coming up with this quick and easy hearty dish. I started with some turnip, carrot, parsnip and brussels sprouts then added some flavors to match.
The flavors I chose included honey, thyme and apple juice. The sweetness of the honey, earthiness of the thyme, and the acid form the apple juice was a great balance.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 Turnip
- 1 Large Carrot
- 1 Large Parsnip
- 6 Brussels Sprouts
- 2 Tbsp. Honey
- 1/4 Cup Apple Juice
- 3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- Salt and Pepper
Method
- Prepare Vegetables
- Preheat large saucepan oh high heat
- Add olive oil to pan
- Add Garlic
- Add all other root vegetables except Brussels sprouts
- Cook on high heat stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes to caramelize the vegetables
- Add Brussels Sprouts and Thyme
- Cook for 3 minutes
- Add honey, and apple juice and bring to a boil
- Simmer with lid for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender
- ENJOY!
Zesty Tip: Instead of apple juice for this recipe, try your favorite wine (red or white) to give it a richer flavor. If you choose wine make sure to let the alcohol burn off before putting the lid on to finish the cooking process.
Let me know what you think of this flavor combination. I was really impressed with the balance. This is definitely a quick and simple way to kick up the boring vegetables (as I call them).
Hope you have a great Wednesday!
Take care
zesty
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Love glazed root veggies!!!! I can’t eat them otherwise.
Sooo many vegetables!! VeggieGirl-approved
I love root veggies!! Great recipe.
These flavours sound like they would compliment each other very well!
I <3 you honey bear jar!!
I eat lots of root veggies and have never tried making them like this – sounds wonderful!
The colors, the spices, the flavors!! What a fabulous dish! Love it Zesty!
I love slow roasted or sauteed veggies. It’s the best way to bring out the most flavor.
I love the apple juice & thyme together. In fact, I make an apple thyme martini. And it sounds like the honey is even better than the sugar I use for the drink, to sweeten it just a bit. The veggies look so beautiful.
What an interesting twist of adding honey!
By the way, I really like the plate that lists different herbs: very fitting.
I have a new love for root vegetables! Thanks for the recipe!
Mmmmm, glazed root veggies. Looks good.
Hello thanks for visiting and the comment interesting mixed vegetable dish here=)
I’ve used brown sugar to sweeten up vegetables before but never thought to try honey. Great idea!
This looks so wonderful! I love the vanilla milk too! I can’t wait to make them for friends and family!
Thanks everyone for such kind words. The vegetables were very tasty.
zesty
I think the apple juice would be a great addition!
Mmmmmmmm – wine and veggies!
This is totally beautiful and looks yummy! I love your step by step pictures! Another wonderful creation! I love the addition of honey! How fun!
wow this sounds very filling! I know whenever I make a vegetable side dish, I get full very quickly. Root veggies are definitely comforting during the cold weather season
great combination ! Good for getting rid of the onesy twosy veggies left in the drawer of the fridge. What a treat served with a pot roast on a snowy night.