Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

 

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

 

2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half (12 oz)

2 cups mozzarella pearls (8 oz)

¼ cup fresh basil leaves

3 tbsp balsamic reduction

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

 

Place tomatoes and mozzarella pearls in a bowl.  Tear basil leaves and sprinkle over top.  Toss with balsamic reduction, salt and pepper.

Serve immediately.  Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

 

4 servings, 230 calories per serving

 

Asparagus with Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes

Asparagus with caramelized onions and tomatoes may take some time but it’s definitely worth the wait! It’s low in calories and packs a huge nutritional punch!

Asparagus with Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes
Asparagus with Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes

Asparagus with Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes

 

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1” lengths

1½ teaspoon balsamic reduction

 

 

Place olive oil and butter in a heavy saute pan and turn heat to medium-low.

Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and beginning to caramelize, about 30 minutes.

Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid from tomatoes has evaporated, about 30 minutes.

Add asparagus, turn heat up to medium-high and cook until all liquid from asparagus has evaporated, 10-15 minutes.

Make a well in the center of the pan and add balsamic reduction. Stir to deglaze the pan.

Serve immediately or store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

 

3 servings, 170 calories per serving

 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic

Call me crazy but Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable! These roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic reduction will make them your favorite as well!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

Course side, Side Dish
Servings 3
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Brussels sprouts
  • ¼ cup frozen pearl onions
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup balsamic reduction

Instructions
 

  • Trim Brussels Sprouts and cut in half lengthwise. Place sprouts, onions and oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat and cook until browned and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Toss with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Hack: Frozen brussels sprouts can be used for this recipe. Add sprouts whole and frozen to the saute pan. Allow an additional 5-10 minutes of cooking time.
  • Hack: ¼ cup chopped fresh or frozen onion can be substituted for the frozen pearl onions.
  • Hack: Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keyword balsamic glaze, balsamic reduction, Brussels sprouts, cruciferous vegetables, easy, healthy, keto, low calorie, low carb, quick and easy, roast vegetables, vegetable, vegetarian

Did you know?  Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous collection of vegetables that are associated with lowering the risk of some types of cancer.

Suggestion:  These would pair nicely with classic meatloaf!

Homemade Balsamic Reduction Glaze 

Balsamic reduction glaze can take a recipe up to the next level but it can be expensive!  Why dish out the $$$ when you can make your own in less than 30 minutes?

Balsamic Reduction Glaze 

Balsamic Reduction Glaze 

Course Salad Dressing
Servings 1 tbsp
Calories 42 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups good quality balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup brown sugar (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat balsamic vinegar in a small pot or saucepan over medium heat.
  • If adding sugar, combine both into the pot and heat together.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally,  until the vinegar thickens and is reduced by half (about 20 minutes*). It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving (about 15 minutes).
  • *If simmering with sugar, it will take about 8-10 minutes to reduce.
  • Hack: Store your balsamic glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Keyword balsamic, balsamic glaze, balsamic reduction, homemade balsamic glaze, homemade balsamic reduction, vegetable glaze, vinegar

Click here to find out the health benefits of balsamic vinegar and what makes it stand apart from the others!

Try this balsamic reduction glaze on pan-roasted Brussels sprouts or Caprese salad!

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