Gingered Carrots ‘n’ Parsnips

Name: Gingered Carrots 'n' Parsnips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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

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

Directions

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.