Pineapple-glazed Carrots

Submitted by Kree

"This is another recipe from Lean and Luscious and Meatless that I want to try ASAP. It looks like it would be sweet and spicy. It also has only 100 calories and 3 g fat per serving."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups carrots, cut into matchstick-size pieces
• 2⁄3 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce (can also use regular)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground allspice

directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, 8 to 10 minutes, until carrots are tender-crisp and start to brown.
2. While carrots are cooking, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to dissolve cornstarch. Add to cooked carrots. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute, or until sauce is thick and carrots are coated.

Reviews

[LonghornMama]

Simple to make and unusual flavor. I like the idea of pineapple juice as sweetener. The soy spice combination was unusual and may not appeal to everyone. DH and the kids turned their noses up but I thought it was OK. Next time I'll probably omit either the spices or the soy sauce. I have this cookbook and several others by the authors which are great especially for low-fat heart-healthy cooking. Thanks, Kree, for sharing the recipe!

 

[cfletcher]

I made this on the weekend but didn't like the flavour of the spices. If I make it again I will omit the spices but keep the pineapple juice....but everyone else seemed to enjoy it.