Are you tired of the same old holiday side dishes that leave your guests yawning? Prepare to revolutionize your Christmas feast with this mouthwatering crockpot vegetable medley that promises to be the star of your holiday table! Imagine effortlessly creating a perfectly seasoned, tender vegetable side dish that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor - all while you focus on enjoying time with your family. This foolproof recipe is about to become your new holiday secret weapon!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup corn
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by washing and trimming the green beans, peeling and dicing the onion, and measuring out the baby carrots and corn.
- Grease the inside of the crockpot with a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Layer the vegetables in the crockpot, starting with diced onions at the bottom, followed by green beans, baby carrots, and corn.
- Cut the remaining butter into small cubes and distribute evenly over the top of the vegetables.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution across all vegetables.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and set to low heat setting.
- Cook the vegetables for 4 hours, allowing them to slowly simmer and develop rich, complementary flavors.
- Stir the vegetables gently halfway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent bottom burning.
- Check the vegetables for tenderness in the last 30 minutes of cooking. They should be soft but not mushy.
- Once cooking is complete, turn off the crockpot and let the side dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional fresh cracked pepper if desired.
Tips
- • For the most flavorful results, use fresh vegetables whenever possible. Frozen vegetables can work in a pinch but may release more water during cooking.• Don't skip greasing the crockpot - this prevents sticking and adds an extra layer of buttery richness to your dish.• Cutting butter into small cubes ensures more even distribution and better flavor integration throughout the vegetables.• Resist the temptation to lift the crockpot lid too often. Each time you do, you'll lose heat and extend the cooking time.• For a slight flavor variation, try adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before cooking.• If you prefer a more caramelized finish, you can briefly broil the vegetables for 2-3 minutes after crockpot cooking.• Always check vegetables for doneness in the last 30 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 17mg
