How to Make Balsamic Caramelized Leeks, Carrots, and Celery - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to side dishes, it's always a challenge to find a healthy and flavorful option that complements the rest of the meal. However, this recipe for Balsamic Caramelized Leeks, Carrots, and Celery is the perfect solution. The combination of sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar with the rich, caramelized flavors of the leeks, carrots, and celery creates a dish that is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 2 leeks, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into matchstick-size pieces
  • 2 carrots, cut into matchstick-size pieces
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir leeks until softened, about 5 minutes. Add celery, carrots, vegetable broth, and balsamic vinegar; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir brown sugar into leek mixture until dissolved and mixture is lightly browned, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    70 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 91mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 150mg