Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Description

• Servings: 6
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Serve over rice or other whole grains.

Ingredients

• 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks in jice
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 4 cups chopped Broccoli
• 1 Onion, cut in wedges
• 1 cup water
• 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 large green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

• Sauce
• 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Procedures

1. Drain the pineapple, reserve the juice and set aside.
2. Place the vegetables, except the Broccoli, in a large pot or wok with 1/2 cup of the water and the garlic and ginger. Saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add the Broccoli and the remaining 1/2 cup water. Stir, then cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
4. Combine the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl. Stir in the pineapple chunks and the sauce mixture.
5. Cook, stirring until thickened. kwvegan vegan