Roasted Pears and Parsnips

By mirelsonp

Recipe source: Fine Cooking | Oct/Nov 2014
Roasting pears with earthy parsnips plays up the root vegetable's natural sweetness. This simple side dish is perfect paired with seared pork chops.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lb. parsnips, trimmed, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 firm pears, trimmed, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
• Kosher salt
• 1 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
• Toss with the vinegar and dill.

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Toss the parsnips and pears with the oil, paprika, and 1-1/2 tsp. salt.

2. Roast the vegetables in the oven until tender and browned, about 25 minutes.

3. Toss with the vinegar and dill.