Parsnip-Apple Hash

Brown the bacon until crisp in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.

Add the butter and onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the parsnips, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 10 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Add the apple, bell pepper and thyme and continue to cook, stirring, until they caramelize a bit, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved bacon, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot. Serve with roast duck, or grilled pork chops and hot-sweet mustard.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 292 calories ; 314 mg. sodium; 35 mg. cholesterol; 16 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 33 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams protein; 6.95 grams fiber.