• 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
• 2 tsp. cornstarch

Place carrots in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 8-10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Drain carrots and return to saucepan. Stir in next 5 ingredients. Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is heated throughout. Combine cornstarch with 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice. Stir into carrots. Simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

Per serving: calories 137, fat 6.1g, 38% calories from fat, cholesterol 16mg, protein 1.5g, carbohydrates 21.0g, fiber 4.2g, sugar 11.8g, sodium 76mg, diet points 2.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.4, Fruit: 0.3, Bread: 0.1, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 1.1, Sugar: 0.2, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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