HARVARD BEETS

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Hands down, this is definitely my favourite way to eat beets. I tweaked this a bit to suit my tastes, but here is the basic recipe.

Provided by Jo Zimny

Categories     Vegetables

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

FOR THE BEETS:
2 c raw beets
water, 3/4 inch deep in the sauce pan
FOR THE SAUCE:
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c beet juice or water
2 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Peel the raw beets. Dice.
  • 2. Cook in a covered saucepan until tender, about 18-29 minutes depending on the size of dice.
  • 3. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch and sugar.
  • 4. Add the beet juice, or water slowly into the cornstarch/sugar mixture until you get a smooth paste.
  • 5. Cook this over low heat until slightly thickened.
  • 6. Add the vinegar and butter.
  • 7. Stir into the beet mixture.
  • 8. Enjoy!

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