Savory Oven-Braised Vegetable Medley
Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Savory Oven-Braised Vegetable Medley. Tender, succulent red potatoes, sweet baby carrots, and aromatic onions come together in a rich chicken bouillon broth flavored with earthy thyme and garlic. This fuss-free recipe is designed for busy weeknights but is elegant enough to impress at dinner parties. Let the oven do the work as it gently simmers the vegetables, allowing their natural sweetness to shine through. Enjoy this delightful dish as a standalone meal or pair it effortlessly with roasted chicken for an unforgettable dining experience!
4-6
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
chicken bouillon
2 cups (more if needed)
butter
4 tablespoons (melted)
thyme
1 teaspoon (dried)
Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon (dried)
pepper
1/4 teaspoon (ground)
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (more if desired)
red potatoes
4-6 (quartered or cut into small chunks, unpeeled)
sweet onion
1 (chopped)
baby carrots
1 1/2-2 cups ((or 1/2 small bag))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large baking dish, combine red potatoes, sweet onion, and baby carrots.
3
In a separate bowl, mix chicken bouillon, melted butter, thyme, Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4
Pour the bouillon mixture over the vegetables, ensuring they are just covered with liquid.
5
Cover the baking dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until the vegetables are very tender. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
7
For a delicious gravy, strain the broth into a saucepan after removing the vegetables. Bring to a low boil, then whisk in a mixture of 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water. Stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened, adding more as needed for your desired consistency.
8
Serve the savory veggies hot, optionally drizzled with the thickened gravy.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Savory Oven-Braised Vegetable Medley?
It is a tender dish featuring red potatoes, sweet baby carrots, and onions simmered in a seasoned chicken bouillon broth.
What are the primary vegetables in this recipe?
The primary vegetables are red potatoes, sweet onion, and baby carrots.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How long does this vegetable medley need to bake?
Bake the vegetables for approximately 2 hours or until they are very tender.
Do I need to peel the red potatoes?
No, the recipe recommends using unpeeled red potatoes quartered or cut into small chunks.
What type of onion is best for this dish?
A chopped sweet onion is recommended for the best flavor balance.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe serves between 4 and 6 people.
What herbs are used to season the broth?
The broth is seasoned with dried thyme and Italian seasoning.
Can I adjust the amount of garlic powder?
Yes, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder or more if desired.
How much chicken bouillon is required?
You will need 2 cups of chicken bouillon, adding more if needed to cover the vegetables.
Should the baking dish be covered during cooking?
Yes, cover the baking dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
Do I need to stir the vegetables while they bake?
Yes, stir the vegetables occasionally to ensure they cook evenly.
How do I make the optional gravy?
Strain the broth into a saucepan, bring to a boil, and whisk in a cornstarch and water mixture until thickened.
What is the ratio for the cornstarch slurry?
Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water.
How much butter is used in the bouillon mixture?
The recipe calls for 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
What amount of baby carrots should I use?
Use 1 1/2 to 2 cups of baby carrots, which is roughly half of a small bag.
What are the suggested tags for this recipe?
Tags include vegetable dish, oven-braised, easy recipe, healthy side, and comfort food.
Is this recipe suitable for a busy weeknight?
Yes, it is designed to be a fuss-free recipe where the oven does most of the work.
What can I pair this vegetable medley with?
It pairs effortlessly with roasted chicken for a complete dining experience.
How should the potatoes be prepared?
The 4-6 red potatoes should be quartered or cut into small chunks.
What spices besides herbs are included?
The recipe includes ground pepper and garlic powder.
How long does it take to thicken the gravy?
Stir the gravy for 1-2 minutes after adding the cornstarch mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
What kind of thyme should be used?
The recipe specifies 1 teaspoon of dried thyme.
Is the Italian seasoning dried or fresh?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning.
Can I serve this as a standalone meal?
Yes, it can be enjoyed as a standalone vegetarian meal or as a side dish.
What if I need more liquid in the baking dish?
You can add more chicken bouillon to ensure the vegetables are just covered.
How should the gravy be served?
The hot veggies can be optionally drizzled with the thickened gravy before serving.
What is the preparation style for the onion?
One sweet onion should be chopped before being added to the dish.
Is the pepper ground or whole?
Use 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper.
Is this recipe considered comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food due to its rich broth and tender, slow-cooked vegetables.