Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Medley

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Winter vegetables are a slow cooker hit!

While many vegetables don’t hold up well in the slow cooker, hearty winter veggies like squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes are perfect for simmering all day, like they do in this easy winter vegetable medley. Full of fiber, this slow cooker vegetable dish gets amazing flavor from fresh herbs. It’s the perfect side to a hearty winter roast beef, or served with a roasted chicken or turkey.

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Slow Cooker Winter Vegetable Medley

This vegetable medley is a great choice for the slow cooker and the perfect side dish to any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Yield 4 people
Serving Size 1.5 cup
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Universal
Author SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups butternut squash or acorn squash, peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups sweet potato peeled and chopped
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • chives or parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  • Put all of the ingredients in a slow cooker pot. Cover and cook over low heat for 4-6 hours, until vegetables are very tender. Top with chopped parsley or chives, if using. Serve with your favorite protein.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 24025IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 1
Keywords Gluten-Free, Holiday, Keto, Paleo, Slow Cooker

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6 Comments

  1. The description says it gets its flavor from dried fruit & herbs, but I don’t see any fruit in ingredients.

    1. Krista, That was a misprint. I removed the “dried fruit” text. Thanks for your comment. 🙂

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