CARROTS AND PINEAPPLE

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This simple side dish has been a favorite with family and friends for years.-Cora Christian, Church Hill, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 251 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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