Slow-Cooker New Potatoes and Spring Vegetables

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Slow-Cooker New Potatoes and Spring Vegetables
400 min.
18
83kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Slow-Cooker New Potatoes and Spring Vegetables! This vibrant and wholesome dish is perfect for those who appreciate the fresh flavors of spring while adhering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. With a preparation time of just 400 minutes, this recipe is designed to serve a generous 18 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, potlucks, or family dinners.

Imagine the aroma of tender new potatoes, crisp-tender asparagus, and sweet baby carrots mingling together in your slow cooker, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of fresh dill, zesty lemon peel, and a hint of Dijon mustard elevates this dish, transforming simple vegetables into a gourmet side that complements any main course.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a low-calorie count of just 83 kcal per serving, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. The slow cooking process ensures that each vegetable retains its natural sweetness and nutrients, making this a healthy choice for everyone at the table. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, promising to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
  • cups baby carrots 
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons optional: dill fresh chopped
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • pounds baby potatoes 
  • large onion sweet spanish thinly sliced cut in half and (such as Bermuda, Maui, or Walla Walla)
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Cut large potatoes in half as needed to make similar-size pieces.
  2. Place carrots in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with onion and potatoes; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  4. Add asparagus to cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  5. Mix oil, dill weed, lemon peel, mustard and 1 teaspoon salt in small bowl.
  6. Pour over vegetables in cooker; stir to coat. Vegetables will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Calories83kcal
Protein8.77%
Fat33.38%
Carbs57.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.04
Glycemic Load
6.6
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.4443478273309%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.49mg
Kaempferol
0.98mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
6.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:82.6kcal
4.13%
Fat:3.19g
4.91%
Saturated Fat:0.49g
3.08%
Carbohydrates:12.46g
4.15%
Net Carbohydrates:10.16g
3.69%
Sugar:2.5g
2.77%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:163.71mg
7.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.89g
3.78%
Vitamin A:2164.47IU
43.29%
Vitamin K:18.43µg
17.55%
Vitamin C:12.86mg
15.58%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.6%
Potassium:322.36mg
9.21%
Fiber:2.3g
9.21%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.07%
Folate:29.57µg
7.39%
Copper:0.13mg
6.41%
Iron:1.14mg
6.36%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.1%
Phosphorus:52.68mg
5.27%
Magnesium:19.09mg
4.77%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.47%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.65%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.65%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.99%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.29%
Calcium:21.88mg
2.19%
Selenium:1.52µg
2.17%