Chinese Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 medium carrots, diagonally sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1/4 cup diagonally sliced green onion

Directions

1. 1

   Add 1/2 cup water to large skillet with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Add carrots, cover and steam for 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove lid and add an additional 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add broccoli and red peppers.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium.

6. 6

   Cover and steam another 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and sugar in small bowl.

8. 8

   Blend in pineapple juice, soy sauce and vinegar until smooth.

9. 9

   Transfer vegetables to colander and drain.

10. 10

    Stir pineapple mixture and add to skillet.

11. 11

    Cook and stir 2 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens.

12. 12

    Stir in sesame oil.

13. 13

    Return vegetables to skillet along with the green onions and toss with sauce.