Lemon Shallot Braised Root Vegetables

Makes: 
4-6 servings
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
4.5 Qt. Mini Braiser Pan with Cover (Limited Edition)
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Contributed By: 
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef

Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

Braising vegetables adds another layer of flavor and brings out the vegetables natural sweetness.  Add in wine or stock along with the addition of herbs, shallots and citrus for an easy to prepare side dish, without turning on the oven.

1 12
pounds
carrots and turnips, trimmed, scrubbed and cut into even pieces
(680
g)
1
medium
fennel bulb, stalks and fronds trimmed off, cut into wedges
2
shallots, sliced
3
cloves
garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
12
cup
white wine
(120
mL)
1
lemon, zested, use Cone #1
1
tablespoon
thyme leaves, fresh, chopped
(2
g)
12
teaspoon
salt
(3
g)
fresh ground pepper to taste
1-2
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil (optional)
(15-30
mL)
Directions: 
  1. Preheat pan over medium-high heat. When several drops of water sprinkled in pan skitter and dissipate, approximately 5 -7 minutes, add carrots and parsnips in a single layer and cook for 4 - 6 minutes until browned. Turn over and brown for 4 - 6 minutes on other side.
  2. Remove carrots and parsnips from pan and set aside.
  3. Add fennel to pan in a single layer and brown for 2 - 3 minutes. Turn fennel over and continuing browning on other side.
  4. Add shallots and garlic and cook for an additional 2- 3 minutes.
  5. Add carrots and parsnips back to pan.
  6. Pour white wine over vegetables. Add lemon zest, thyme, salt and fresh ground pepper.
  7. Place cover on pan. When Vapo-Valve™ begins to click steadily, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 - 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
  9. Serve vegetables warm. Drizzle with a small amount of flavorful extra virgin olive oil, if desired.
Tips: 
  • Substitute white wine for rich vegetable or chicken stock.
  • Substitute fresh thyme for rosemary.
  • For a Mediterranean twist, add ¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes to the pan when adding white wine and herbs.
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
186
Total Fat: 
3g
Saturated Fat: 
1g
Cholesterol: 
0mg
Sodium: 
309mg
Total Carbs: 
36g
Dietary Fiber: 
8g
Sugar: 
17g
Protein: 
5g

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