Description
This Slow Cooker Carrots with Garlic & Balsamic recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful side dish that’s effortless to prepare. The carrots are slow-cooked with garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess enhanced by a hint of seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound Carrots
- 4 cloves Garlic
Condiments & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and wash the carrots if desired, then add them to the slow cooker along with peeled garlic cloves. This step ensures a sturdy base for even cooking.
- Combine and Coat: Pour in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle salt and ground black pepper over the carrots and garlic. Toss everything together gently within the slow cooker to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning and oil.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 4 to 6 hours, or alternatively, set it to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Cook until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Once tender, turn off the slow cooker. Serve the carrots warm as a flavorful side dish to complement a variety of main courses.
Notes
- For a stronger garlic flavor, mince the garlic instead of leaving whole cloves.
- You can adjust the balsamic vinegar quantity based on your preference for tanginess.
- Adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary in the slow cooker can enhance the flavor profile.
- Carrots can be cut into different shapes such as rounds or sticks depending on your aesthetic preference.
- Ensure not to overload the slow cooker to allow proper heat circulation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 8 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker carrots, garlic carrots, balsamic carrots, easy vegetable side dish, slow cooked vegetables, healthy side recipe
