Toss the parsnips and apple in a bowl with 1 Tbsp oil, sea salt and black pepper. Spread evenly onto a foil-lined bake sheet and roast until fork tender, about 20- 25 minutes.
To make the Pecan Gremelota, toss the shaved Brussels in a small bowl with the pecans, parsley, pomegranate seeds, lemon juice and zest, plus 1 Tbsp olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Transfer the parsnips and apples to a blender. Add the stock and puree until smooth. Add the maple, and season with more salt and pepper. Pour soup into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
To serve, spoon into bowls and season with gremolata.
From Eat It! Food Adventures with Marco Polo, by Gracie Cavnar
The award-winning children's cookbook and adventure story is available online from Recipe for Success Foundation at recipe4success.org
From Eat It! Food Adventures with Marco Polo, by Gracie Cavnar
The award-winning children's cookbook and adventure story is available online from Recipe for Success Foundation at recipe4success.org
Cut the carrots and parsnips in half lengthwise and again crosswise.
Cut the turnips halves into 1-inch wedges.
Place the carrots, parsnips, turnips, Brussels sprouts and shallots in a large bowl.
Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the oil. Toss to combine.
Line a sheet pan with foil and arrange the vegetables in one layer on top of the foil, sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Place the sheet pan in the oven. Roast the vegetables for 50 minutes or until tender and nicely browned. Gently stir every 15 - 20 minutes.
Remove sheet pan from the oven and transfer the vegetables to a large platter; cover to keep warm.
Make the Gremolata
Grate the yellow peel (the zest) of the lemon with a grater or a microplane until you have accumulated a tablespoon. (Avoid the bitter white part, called the pith.)
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice into a bowl and remove the seeds.
In a bowl, combine pecans, cheese, parsley, garlic and lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of oil. Stir to combine.
Just before serving, drizzle the vegetables with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. then spread the gremolata evenly over the warm vegetables.
