Oven Roasted Root Vegetables & Apples

Oven Roasted Root Vegetables & Apples

5 carrots, peeled
1 lb. Parsnips, peeled and diagonally sliced
¼ cup zesty italian dressing
1 teaspoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
2 Gala apples, each cut into 8 wedges
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 425. Cut carrots lengthwise in half, then crosswise in half. Place in a large bowl and add the parsnips. Mix the dressing, zest and pepper until blended; drizzle over vegetables and toss to evenly coat. Spread onto a sprayed rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, then add apples and cheese and stir to combine. Bake another 15-20 minutes.