Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  pound         carrots -- sliced 1/2" thick
     1/2  pound         fresh green beans -- trimmed
   2      tablespoons   margarine
     3/4  teaspoon      grated ginger root
   1      dash          salt

Preparation:

Boil carrots and green beans SEPARATELY, 7-10 minutes each, until crisp- tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Refrigerate separately if preparing ahead of time. To serve, melt butter in a skillet. Add ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Add carrots and stir over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes until hot. Remove and mound in middle of serving platter. Add green beans to skillet. Stir 3-4 minutes until hot. Arrange around carrots.