This simple side dish has been a favorite with family and friends for years.—Cora Christian, Church Hill, Tennessee
Carrots and Pineapple
Carrots and Pineapple
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil; place carrots in a steamer basket over water. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside.
- In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and cinnamon. Add the brown sugar, butter and reserved juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the carrots and pineapple; heat through.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 251 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.