Baby Carrots with Pineapple Glaze
This ginger-accented side dish goes together quickly because the tiny whole carrots don't need to be peeled before cooking.

Ingredients
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1 pound tiny whole carrots
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3 medium leeks (12 ounces), sliced 1/2-inch thick (1 cup)
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1 cup unsweetened pineapple, orange, or apple juice
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Plain yogurt (optional)
Directions
1.
To trim carrots, leave 1 to 2 inches of stem; it is not necessary to peel them. In a medium saucepan cook carrots, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 5 minutes. Add sliced leeks; cook about 5 minutes more or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
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For glaze, in the same saucepan combine juice, cornstarch, fresh or ground ginger, salt, and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in vegetables; heat through. Garnish each serving with a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 116, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 145 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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