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

Directions

 * 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