ROOT VEGETABLE HASH WITH POACHED EGGS AND PARSLEY PESTO

Root Vegetable Hash with Poached Eggs and Parsley Pesto image

Provided by Annie Somerville

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Pesto
2 cups (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves (from 2 bunches)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 small garlic clove, peeled
Hash
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch dice peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound)
2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch dice peeled parsnips
2 cups 1/2-inch dice peeled rutabagas
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch dice peeled carrots
1/2 cup 1/2-inch dice red bell pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, sliced
4 large eggs

Steps:

For pesto:
Blend all ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
For hash:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Toss potatoes and next 5 ingredients on prepared sheet; spread in single layer. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables until tender, stirring and turning occasionally, about 45 minutes. Stir in garlic; roast 5 minutes longer. Mix in green onions. Fill large skillet halfway with generously salted water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to maintain steady simmer. Crack eggs, 1 at a time, into custard cup, then slide eggs into simmering water. Poach eggs until softly set, about 3 minutes.
Divide hash among 4 plates. Using slotted spoon, top each serving with 1 poached egg. Drizzle with pesto.