Sweet And Sour Veggies Recipe

This is a great recipe, I found on Food.com. I make this using whatever veggies I have on hand. I usually omit the 1/2 c. of water, add a little oil to a skillet and stir fry the veggies for a few minutes. I like my veggies crisp tender. I also add pineapple chunks and occasionally  a MorningStar Farms grillers chik'n veggie pattie or Gardein Chik'n Scallopini. I have used light soy sauce and a pinch or two of sea salt instead of regular soy sauce.

 Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 medium carrots, diagonally sliced
• 1 large red bell peppers, 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 onions

Directions

1. Add 1/2 cup water to large skillet with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Add carrots, cover and steam for 4 minutes.
3. Remove lid and add an additional 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil.
4. Add broccoli and red peppers.
5. Reduce heat to medium.
6. Cover and steam another 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
7. Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and sugar in small bowl.
8. Blend in pineapple juice, soy sauce and vinegar until smooth.
9. Transfer vegetables to colander and drain.
10. Stir pineapple mixture and add to skillet.
11. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens.
12. Great over brown rice!