Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Roasted parsnip and carrot matchsticks are tossed with a savory herbed butter when they come out of the oven to make this fantastic fall side dish.

Ingredients

1 pound carrots
1 pound parsnips
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2 Cut carrots and parsnips into 2-inch matchsticks about 1/4-inch thick. Toss with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread carrots and parsnips in a 10x15-inch baking dish.
3 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
4 Combine butter, shallot, chives, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in a small bowl. Add to hot vegetables and toss to coat.