Ham Steak with Fruit Sauce

A Healthy* Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 slice (3/4" thick) fully cooked center cut ham (1 lb.)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder**
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple, or 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained

Directions:

1. In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, lightly brown ham slice on both sides.

2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine orange juice, honey, cornstarch and five-spice powder; blend well.

3. Add grapes and pineapple to ham in skillet. Pour orange juice mixture into skillet. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 1 to 3 minutes or until fruit is thoroughly heated and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
1. Place ham slice in 8-inch square (1 1/2 quart) or 12x8-inch (2 quart) microwave-safe dish. Add grapes and pineapple. In small bowl, combine orange juice, honey, cornstarch and five-spice powder; blend well. Pour over fruit and ham. Cover with microwave-safe waxed paper.

2. Microwave on HIGH for 5 to 9 minutes or until ham is thoroughly heated and sauce is thickened, stirring once.

**Cook's Tip: Ingredient Substitution - If Chinese five-spice powder is not available, blend 1/4 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and fennel with a dash of white pepper.

*A Healthy Recipe: This recipe has 30% or fewer calories from fat and meets at least two of the following criteria: reduced amounts of saturated fat or cholesterol or sodium or at least 10% of the Daily Value for one or more of these nutrients (protein, Vit. A, Vit. C, calcium, iron or dietary fiber.)

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 210
Calories From Fat: 54
Total Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 1620 mg
Protein: 22 g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

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