Name: Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Gremolata
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, then crosswise; 1 pound medium parsnips, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise; 1 pound turnips, peeled, halved, cut into 1-inch-thick wedges; 1 1/4 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 cup pecans; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel; 1 small garlic clove, minced

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Roasted Vegetables with Pecan GremolataMark Thomas

Traditionally, gremolata is made with parsley, lemon peel, and garlic. Here, Parmesan adds richness and pecans add crunch.

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Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, then crosswise

1 pound medium parsnips, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise

1 pound turnips, peeled, halved, cut into 1-inch-thick wedges

1 1/4 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

3/4 cup pecans

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel

1 small garlic clove, minced

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots, parsnips, turnips, and brussels sprouts in large bowl with 3 tablespoons oil. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender, tossing often, about 1 hour. Transfer vegetables to large platter; cool.
Step 2
Using on/off turns, chop pecans in processor until coarsely ground. Transfer ground pecans to small bowl; stir in grated cheese, parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, lemon peel, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season gremolata to taste with salt. Drizzle vegetables with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle gremolata over vegetables just before serving.

TagsCarrot Root Vegetable Vegetable Parsnip Turnip Brussels Sprout Parmesan Cheese Dairy Lemon Citrus Fruit Pecan Nut Side Dinner Gluten Free Vegetarian Keto Roast Food Processor Thanksgiving Fall Winter Bon Appétit

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