MELANGE OF ROOT VEGETABLES

INGREDIENTS


2 pounds carrots, peeled, stem and root ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch by 1-inch pieces
2 pounds red beets, peeled, stem and root ends trimmed, cut into 8 wedges
1 pound golden beets, peeled, stem and root ends trimmed, cut into 8 wedges
1 pound parsnips, peeled, stem and root ends trimmed, cut into 2 inch-by-1 inch pieces
1 pound golden or red new potatoes, scrubbed clean and quartered
1 pound shallots, peeled and halved or quartered, depending on size
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS



Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.


Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss well to combine. Transfer to a roasting pan and place in the oven. Roast the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 1 hour. Remove pan from oven and allow cool slightly before serving.