Fall Garden Medley

Ingredients

• 4 large carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 3 fresh beets, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces.
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Fresh parsley or dried parsley flakes, optional