Ingredients

2

pounds small new potatoes

2

cups baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half

1

large sweet onion (such as Bermuda, Maui, Spanish or Walla Walla), cut in half and thinly sliced

1

teaspoon salt

1

pound asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces

1/4

cup olive or vegetable oil

6

tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed

1

to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

2

tablespoons Dijon mustard

1

teaspoon salt

Preparation

Cut large potatoes in half as needed to make similar-size pieces. Place carrots in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with onion and potatoes; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.

Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.

Add asparagus to cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

Mix oil, dill weed, lemon peel, mustard and 1 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Pour over vegetables in cooker; stir to coat. Vegetables will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.