Honey-Roasted Roots

Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into long slices
  • 1 large celeriac, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 5 parsnips, peeled and cut into long sticks
  • 2 tbsp clear honey
  • 2 tsp black peppercorn, roughly cracked

Method:

  1. Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7.
  2. Heat oil in a roasting tin on top of the stove, add vegetables and fry until they begin to brown (about 5 mins).
  3. Place in the oven and cook for 40-50 mins until browned and soft; stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  4. Stir the honey, pepper and a sprinkling of salt with vegetables; return to the oven for 5 more mins.