- 2 cups pearl onions
- 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 pound carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen brussels sprouts, thawed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add the pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; peel.
- In a large roasting pan, combine the onions, potatoes, rutabaga, parsnips and carrots. Drizzle with butter and oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat.
- Cover and bake at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover; stir in brussels sprouts and garlic. Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown, stirring occasionally.