Quick and Simple Roots

Description
Vegetable of the Month: Root Vegetables by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of article
 * Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 2 medium parsnips or rutabagas, peeled and cut in ¾" x ¼" strips
 * 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in ¾’ x ¼" strips
 * 1 tsp olive oil
 * ⅛ tsp salt
 * ⅛ tsp black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Place in steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 15 minutes, lifting cover periodically during steaming to release steam and acids that can contribute to bitterness.
 * 2) Check for desired tenderness at 15 minutes; cook longer if softer texture is desired.
 * 3) Remove from steamer basket, empty water from pan, return parsnips and carrots to pan and season lightly with olive oil, salt and fresh ground pepper.
 * 4) Shake or stir gently to coat with seasonings.
 * 5) Serve immediately or leave partially covered to conserve heat until ready to serve.