Pineapple Beets

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022
This is a special way to dress up beets. Paired with pineapple, they have a slightly sweet taste that has even people who don't usually like beets taking second helpings. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup pineapple tidbits with juice
  • 1 can (16 ounces) sliced beets, drained
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt; add pineapple and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thick, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the beets, butter and lemon juice; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 124 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.