Harvard Beets Recipe
Ingredients
| Beets | 8 1⁄4 Ounce, slice | |
| Sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Cornstarch | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| Vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 291 Calories from Fat 110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g19.3%
Saturated Fat 7.8 g38.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 32.3 mg10.8%
Sodium 427.4 mg17.8%
Total Carbohydrates 42 g14%
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%
Sugars 30.8 g
Protein 4 g7.8%
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 19.1%
Calcium 4.3% Iron 10.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
In saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Stir in reserved beet liquid, the vinegar, and butter.
Cook, stirring constantly, till mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Stir in beets.
Cook until heated through.
Makes 2 servings.
Microwave cooking directions: Drain beets; reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
In a 2-cup glass measure combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Stir in reserved liquid, vinegar, and butter.
Cook, uncovered, in countertop microwave oven till thick and bubbly, about 1 minute; stir every 15 seconds.
Stir in beets.
Micro-cook, covered, till hot, about 2 minutes.
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