GINGERED CARROTS 'N' PARSNIPS

Gingered Carrots 'n' Parsnips image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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.