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Carrots flavored with ginger, brown sugar and dates make an irresistible side dish.

Click here to watch step-by-step video for making Gingered Carrots with Dates.

Gingered Carrots with Dates

1 pound carrots
1/3 cup chopped pitted dates
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon ginger root, minced
3 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
Salt and pepper for taste

1. Peel and slice carrots.
2. Transfer the carrots to a large saucepan and cover with water.
3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and add salt.
4. Reduce the heat and cook uncovered, until tender - about 5 minutes.
5. Drain the water and return the carrots to the same pan.
6. Add butter, minced ginger root and brown sugar.
7. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Add dates and cook until warmed through.
9. Season with salt and pepper.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe and video provided courtesy of HolidayKitchen.tv.