Parsnips with Browned Butter, Pecans and Maple

Heat a medium sauté pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt and sizzle. Swirl the butter around to evenly coat the pan and continue to heat until it turns golden brown and smells toasty. Watch closely to keep it from burning.

When the butter is golden, add the parsnips and season with salt and pepper. Sauté the parsnips until they are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the pecans and stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to medium and, stirring frequently, cook the mixture 3 to 5 minutes longer or until the nuts are toasted and fragrant. Drizzle the maple syrup over the parsnips. The syrup should sizzle a bit as you stir the parsnips. Immediately remove the pan from the heat. Serve warm.