Recipes for the Soul---Chinese Vegetbles A La Florida

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Chinese Vegetables A La FloridaINGREDIENTS:2 c Carrots, cut in 2-inch pieces2 c Celery, cut in 2-inch pieces1 c Broccoli stems, cut in 2-inch pieces1 c Fresh green beans, cut in 2-inch pieces1 Onion (large), sliced1/2 t Salt1-3/4 c Grapefruit juice, divided1 c Broccoli flowerets4 t CornstarchPREPARATION METHODIn large saucepan, combine carrots, celery, broccoli stems, greenbeans, onion, salt and 1 cup grapefruit juice; bring to a boil.

Cover; simmer 8 minutes.

Add broccoli flowerets. Cover.

Cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Blend cornstarch with remaining 3/4 cup grapefruit juice; pour over vegetables;bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.

Serve at once. Makes 4 servings.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)Calories: 119Fat: 1 gCalories from Fat: 4Cholesterol: 0 mgFiber: 6 gSodium: 357 mg

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