CLASSIC HARVARD BEETS
These tangy Harvard beets, so named for their color, are cooked in a thickened sweet and sour sauce made with vinegar and sugar.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- To make with fresh beets, wash the beets and leave an inch of stem and root end on them.
- Put the beets in a saucepan, cover with water, and add about 1 teaspoon of salt per quart of water and bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and boil for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
- Drain the beets and let them cool.
- Then slip off the skins.
- Slice the beets to your desired size.
- Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan.
- Whisk in the vinegar and water and cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened.
- Add the sliced cooked beets and the salt and freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir the butter into the beets and serve them hot.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HARVARD BEETS, GRANDMA CALLS EM GLAZED BEETS
This recipe has been in my family for years. Passed down from Grandma White. She called them "Glazed Beets" so Glazed Beets they remain! Some people might call them "Harvard Beets" A very good recipe.
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Vegetables
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Drain beets, reserve 1/3 cup of juice.
- 2. In a saucepan, combine sugar,cornstarch,and salt. Stir in beet juice and vinegar, cook and stir over medium heat untill thickened and bubbly.
- 3. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
- 4. Add beets and butter, heat thru. Serve. Enjoy delicious Harvard beets!
QUICK HARVARD BEETS
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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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 for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HARVARD BEETS
If you use fresh beets, clean peel and boil until almost tender. Add other ingredients and complete recipe.
Provided by Shearyah Hawkins
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain the beet liquid into a medium saucepan. To the liquid add vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; stir in beets and cook until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 50.5 g
SIMPLE HARVARD BEETS
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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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. , 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 : Calories 115 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HARVARD BEETS
This pretty side dish's bright, citrusy flavors are an ideal companion for down-to-earth entrees-and for people who usually shy away from beets. -Jean Ann Perkins, Newburyport, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain beets, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set beets and juice aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add vinegar, orange juice and beet juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Add beets and orange zest; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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