Ingredients

Juice of 2 lemons

1 cup long beans or green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 cups peeled 2-inch cubes parsley root or celery root

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped thyme

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon coarse salt

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

2 tablespoons chopped mint

2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, chopped

Preparation

Bring half of the lemon juice and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add beans and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from liquid with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add parsley root to liquid and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Add olive oil to skillet and heat over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme, and parsley root; cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, butter, remaining lemon juice, and salt; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, parsley, mint, beans, and toasted pine nuts. Toss to combine and cook until just heated through.