Maple-Balsamic Root Vegetable Fries - The Pollan Family

Ingredients

• 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch-thick sticks, 2 to 3 inches long
• 1 medium celery root, peeled and cut into ¼-inch-thick sticks, 2 to 3 inches long
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into ¼-inch-thick sticks, 2 to 3 inches long
• 2 medium golden beets, peeled, each cut into 8 wedges
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper