Pineapple Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
Place carrots in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 6-7 minutes or until almost tender. Drain carrots and return to saucepan. Combine pineapple, butter, lemon juice and salt to taste in a bowl. Add to carrots. Stir and simmer over low heat until mixture is heated throughout. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Add juice to carrots and stir constantly until mixture thickens. Serve chilled if desired.
