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Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Shallots & Herb Butter

ingredients

• 5 large carrots (about 1 pound) peeled
• 4 large parsnips (about 1 pound) peeled
• 3 TBSP olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temp.
• 1/2 shallot, minced
• 2 TBSP finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 clove garlic, minced

procedure

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450.

Cut carrots and parsnips into 2 inch long matchsticks. Put them in a large bowl; toss with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss again. Transfer vegetables to pyrex dish and roast, stirring every 15 minutes until they are nicely browned, 40-45 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine butter, shallot, chives, rosemary, thyme and garlic in a small bowl and stir well. Add butter to roasted vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Fine Cooking, March 2005