Serves 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS

1½ pounds carrots
2 medium turnips (about ½ pound)
2 medium parsnips (about ½ pound)
2 medium red onions (about ½ pound)
2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or unsalted butter
1 teaspoon organic brown sugar
½ teaspoon sea salt
8 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar plus additional to taste
Freshly milled black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

Position a rack on the middle shelf of the oven and preheat to 450°F.

Peel the carrots, turnips and parsnips and cut them into large chunks.

Peel the onions but leaves the roots intact. Cut each onion in half from root to stem then cut each half into 3 wedges. The roots will keep the wedges from falling apart.

In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with the oil, sugar and salt.

Spread the vegetables in a large roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through for even browning.

Stir the garlic cloves into the vegetables and roast for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through for even browning.

Season the vegetables with balsamic vinegar and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

© Recipe Property of Peter Berley