Maple-Balsamic Root Vegetable ‘Fries’

Ingredients:

• 3 large carrots, cut into ¼ inch thick sticks, 2 – 3 inches long
• 1 medium celery root, cut into ¼ inch thick sticks, 2 – 3 inches long
• 2 medium parsnips, cut into ¼ inch thick sticks. 2 -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
• ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground