Gingered Carrots with Dates

This recipe for Gingered carrots is made with brown sugar and dates

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

Peel and slice 1 pound carrots.

Transfer the carrots to a large saucepan and cover with water.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat and add salt.

Reduce the heat and cook uncovered, until tender - about 5 minutes.

Drain the water and return the carrots to the same pan.

Add butter, minced ginger root and brown sugar.

Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.

Add dates and cook until warmed through.

Season with salt and pepper.

Recipe and video provided courtesy of HolidayKitchen.tv