Orange-Glazed Ham



6 ounces slice fully cooked ham — cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 stalks celery — cut into 1/2-inch chunks on a slant cut (bias)
11 ounces mandarin orange sections — *see directions
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

* Mandarin Oranges should contain pineapple also. If they do not, add pineapple to taste.

In a 1 1/2-quart casserole micro-cook ham, celery, 1 tablespoon water, covered, on 100% power for 3 to 4 minutes or till heated through.

Drain orange sections with pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup liquid.

In a 1-cup measure stir together cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir into reserved liquid. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds.

Drain liquid off ham and celery mixture. Stir in thickened mixture. Stir in orange sections with pineapple. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power about 1 1/2 minutes or till heated through. Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 176 Calories; 4g Fat (20.9% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 38mg Cholesterol; 921mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 0 Fat.

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