Sweet & Sour Vegetables (vegan)

1 400g can pineapple chunks in jice
1 cup sliced carrots
4 cups chopped broccoli
1 onion, cut in wedges
1 cup water
1 bunch spring onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 large green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
for Sauce
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1. Drain the pineapple, reserve the juice and set aside.
2. Place the vegetables, except the broccoli, in a large pot or wok with 1/2 cup of the water and the garlic and ginger. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and the remaining 1/2 cup water. Stir, then cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
3. Combine the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl. Stir in the pineapple chunks and the sauce mixture. Cook, stirring until thickened.