Best Gingered Carrots Parsnips Recipes

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GINGERED CARROTS & PARSNIPS



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"Ginger adds a marvelous taste to these root vegetables." The flavorful side will be a hit on any buffet table. Marie Rizzio - Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash salt
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add parsnips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in carrots; cover and simmer 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, combine the honey, butter, ginger and salt. Stir in vegetables; heat through. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GINGERED CARROTS 'N' PARSNIPS



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Guests at my holiday table are surprised to hear that this tasty side dish has just five ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
4 medium parsnips, peeled and julienned
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place carrots and parsnips in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a large skillet, saute 1 tablespoon ginger in butter for 1 minute. Add the carrots, parsnips and salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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