Fall Garden Medley

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Krystine Kercher

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 12, 2023

I like to make this recipe in the fall and winter for special occasions because it's very colorful, tasty and healthy. It's a hearty side that complements many different meat dishes. —Krystine Kercher, Lincoln, Nebraska

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Fall Garden Medley

Yield:8 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:5 hours

Ingredients

  • 4 large carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 fresh beets, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces.
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley or dried parsley flakes, optional
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Directions

  1. Place the carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, onions and water in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until tender.
  2. Stir vegetables and, if desired, sprinkle with parsley.