SWEET AND SOUR CARROTS

2 cups 1/4-inch thick carrot slices 1/2 cup 1/2-inch thick celery slices 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained, juice reserved 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon light soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons stick butter 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful* *May substitute 6 packets Equal sweetener

A colorful combination of cooked vegetables and fruit in a tangy sweet/sour sauce. This dish is easy to make and has about one-fourth fewer calories than a traditional recipe. Cook carrots and celery in medium saucepan in small amount of water about 8 minutes or until tender. Drain; set aside.

Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to make 1/2 cup liquid. Stir in vinegar, cornstarch, soy sauce and salt. Cook in medium saucepan until liquid thickens, stirring frequently. Add butter, drained pineapple, and onions. Continue stirring until all ingredients are heated. Add drained carrots and celery. Cook about 2 minutes. Stir in Equal®.

26% calorie reduction from traditional recipe

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