Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons brown sugar

3 pounds parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/4-by-3-inch julienne

1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon snipped chives

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large roasting pan; whisk until incorporated. Add parsnips; toss. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; toss. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes.

Remove foil; stir. Roast parsnips, uncovered, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Stir; adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chives and serve.