Balsamic Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
• 1 pound parsnips
• 1 pound carrots
• 2 large red onions, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Optional: Top with a sprinkling of cooked and crumbled bacon just before serving.