Shelly's Recipe

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Category: Sides

1 whole garlic bulb
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound fresh beets
3 medium parsnips
2 small rutabagas
2 medium turnips
4 medium carrots
2 large red onions, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon salt
15 whole peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup white wine or vegetable broth
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons butter

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil.

Peel the beets, parsnips, rutabagas, turnips and carrots; cut into 2-in. pieces. Place in a large bowl; add the onions, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves and remaining oil. Toss to coat.

Transfer to three greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Place garlic on one of the pans. Bake at 400 for 35 minutes or until garlic is softened, stirring once. Remove garlic; set aside to cool. Drizzle wine and broth over vegetables. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Squeeze softened garlic over vegetables; dot with butter. Transfer to a serving platter. Yield: 12 servings