Pan-Roasted Root Vegetables

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 large celery root, peeled and diced small
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced small
  • 5 medium parsnips, peeled and diced small
  • 4 celery ribs, peeled and diced small
  • Celery leaves from the tops of ribs, chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • White wine or chicken stock, optional
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the olive oil in one or two large skillets.
  2. 2
    (Dont crowd the vegetables.)
  3. 3
    When the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic and saute until the cloves just begin to color, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the diced vegetables, celery leaves and thyme, and turn heat to high.
  5. 5
    Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the vegetables start to color around the edges.
  6. 6
    Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 6 minutes more.
  7. 7
    Add a splash of water, white wine or chicken stock and cook another 5 to 6 minutes.
  8. 8
    When the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized, add the butter and stir.
  9. 9
    Add the parsley and season aggressively with salt and pepper.

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