Easy Pan Roasted Vegetables

• 1 large parsnip or sub 2 small per 1 large, peeled and chopped
• 1 large Yukon potato or sub 2 small yellow per 1 large Yukon, chopped
• 1 small-medium sweet potato skin on, chopped
• 1 small bundle carrot tops removed, peeled and chopped
• 2 small beet tops removed, peeled and chopped
• 5 cloves garlic skin removed
• 1 medium onion red or yellow, sliced in wedges lengthwise
• 2 Tbsp fresh herbs (we used rosemary and thyme // or sub dried)
• 2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil see notes for oil-free method!, generic cooking oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup optional, or organic brown sugar

FOR SERVING optional

• Easy Vegan Gravy