Taste of Home
Simple Harvard Beets
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
A colorful and nourishing addition to any autumn table, this quick and simple dish from Stella Quade of Carthage, Missouri makes a classic side for many meat entrees.
TIP: Save the greens from fresh beets and turnips. They're delicious and add extra nutrition to soups and stews.
Ingredients
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1 cup sliced fresh beets
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2 tablespoons sugar
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3/4 teaspoon all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons butter
Directions
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1.
Place beets in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon cooking liquid; set beets aside.
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2.
In the same pan, combine the sugar, flour, vinegar and reserved liquid. Cook over low heat until thickened. Stir in the beets, salt and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
0.500 cup: 115 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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