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Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Gremolata

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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.

Recipe information

  • 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

  1. 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.

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