Polynesian Vegetables Recipe

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In Hobe Sound, Florida, Evelyn DeLuca quickly prepares this colorful vegetable medley on the stovetop. Coated with a pineapple sauce, the pretty dinner accompaniment offers tasty change of pace.

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Polynesian Vegetables Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes; add snap peas and water chestnuts. Simmer 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Combine cornstarch and pineapple juice until smooth; gradually add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 107 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 463 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Polynesian Vegetables in Light & Tasty April/May 2005, p52

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Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2010 by bameiboo

I loved this dish. How nice to find a different combo of veggies. My only complaint is the sauce was great and just sweet enough but runny, so I thickened it and it lost its flavor. That was my fault and i'll make adjustments next time.