Maple-Glazed Root Vegetables

These roasted root veggies are to-die-for yummy. The combination of carrots, parsnips, and turnips coated with a sweet maple glaze caramelized to perfection makes a splendid side dish for rich meat dishes (or they are good enough to be a meal by themselves). I don't remember where I originally got this recipe (sorry!), but I think maybe it was from my local newspaper.

MAPLE-GLAZED ROOT VEGETABLES
-1 1/2 cups carrots, (cleaned, peeled, & sliced 1/2 inch thick)
-1 1/2 cups parsnips (cleaned, peeled, & sliced 1/2 inch thick)
-1 1/2 cups turnips (cleaned, peeled, & cut in 1/2 inch cubes)
-4 tsp. olive oil
-1/2 tsp. salt
-1/4 tsp. pepper
-2 TB. maple syrup

Coat the veggies with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast at 450° for 10 minutes. Add the maple syrup, and continue roasting for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

They should be good and brown when you get them out. The ones that are the most caramelized are the tastiest!

They should feed 3-4 people, unless they are veggie-loving hungry people, then probably just 2. :)

Enjoy!

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