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Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Shallots

Ingredients
1 lb carrots (WPF chantenay carrot is perfect)About 5 large
1 lb parsnips(4 large)
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoon minced shallots
2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Directions
Heat the oven to 450 degree F. Cut the carrots and parsnips into 2×1/4inch matchsticks. Put them in a large bowl; toss with the oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and toss again. Transfer the vegetables to a 10×15 inch Pyrex dish and roast, stirring every 15 minutes, until the vegetables are nicely browned…40-45 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the butter, shallot, chives, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in a small bowl and stir well. Add the butter to the roasted vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Fine Cooking, March 2005