Ingredients
10 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup butter, divided2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces2 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups soft bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the parsnips, salt and pepper. In a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Drizzle over parsnips; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Combine asparagus and melted butter; add to parsnips. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
In a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining butter until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly toasted. Stir in cheese. Transfer parsnip mixture to a serving platter; sprinkle with crumb mixture.
