Harvard Beets

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Try not to judge beets until you’ve sampled a dish of these sweet, sour and silky Harvard beets. The thick, velvety sauce, vibrant color and assertive flavors will convert any skeptic.

Ingredients

3 cups sliced raw beets or 2 cans (16 ounces each) sliced beets
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

In a saucepan, place raw beets and enough water to cover. Cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. (If using canned beets, drain and reserve 1/4 cup juice.)
In another saucepan, combine sugar, flour, vinegar and reserved beet juice. Cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in beets, salt and butter. Simmer 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 133 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

We grow beets in our own garden, and they're so good in this recipe. They have such a nice flavor and are very pretty when served.

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