Ingredients

1medium onion

4large carrots

1large fennel bulb

3tbspextra virgin olive oil

salt

freshly ground pepper

¼cuptomato-olive pesto

2tbspblack olives,oil cured, pitted

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F

In a large baking dish, toss the onion with the carrots, fennel and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, or until crisp-tender and golden.

In a small bowl, stir the pesto with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the pesto to the vegetables, then toss to coat. If using the olives, scatter them on top.

Bake the vegetables for 10 minutes longer, or until tender and browned. Transfer to a bowl.

Serve hot or at room temperature, and enjoy!