Arugula-Laced Caramelized Onion Sauce

I love the bittersweet flavor of caramelized onions but on the stovetop caramelizing onions is a laborious process of slow, constant stirring. Made in the slow cooker, caramelized onions require almost no attention. In this recipe, I have added sugar to the onions to ensure deeper flavor. Serve this luscious sauce over whole wheat pasta, Slow-Cooked Polenta (page 182) or Basic Grits (page 183). Complete the meal with a tossed green salad topped with shredded carrots for a splash of healthy color.

• Oven-Roasted Autumn Vegetables

  2015-10-27 19:44:23

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  Ingredients

  1. 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes
  2. 1 fennel bulb, scrubbed, trimmed and cut into wedges
  3. 8 oz. (250 g) small red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
  4. 6 oz. (170 g) shitake mushrooms, stems removed, cut in half
  5. 4 large shallots, peeled and cut into quarters
  6. 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  7. 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  8. 1 tsp. coarse salt
  9. 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

  Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. In a large roasting pan toss sweet potato, fennel, red potatoes, mushrooms and shallots with oil and 1 Tbsp. vinegar and salt. Roast uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, stirring and tossing once or twice, until vegetables are lightly browned and tender. Place roasted vegetables in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. vinegar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

  Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. In a large roasting pan toss sweet potato, fennel, red potatoes, mushrooms and shallots with oil and 1 Tbsp. vinegar and salt. Roast uncovered for 30 – 35 minutes, stirring and tossing once or twice, until vegetables are lightly browned and tender. Place roasted vegetables in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. vinegar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

  Notes

  1. Book Reference – The Rest of the Best – Vol. 2 (Page: 168), A Year of the Best (Page: 88)

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