EASY AS 1-2-3 HARVARD BEETS

Easy As 1-2-3 Harvard Beets image

Provided by Maven in the Making

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar (white or cider)
1 (15 ounce) can beets, drained (sliced, julienned, or diced)
1/2 cup beet juice, from the liquid in the can
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

In small saucepan, combine the ONE tablespoons cornstarch, the TWO tablespoons sugar and the THREE tablespoons vinegar (get it, 1-2-3?)! Stir.
Drain the can of beets, reserving the liquid. Add 1/2 cup of the liquid to the pan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring till thickened and bubbly.
Add 1 tablespoons butter and salt and pepper to taste.
Add drained beets and heat in the sauce till hot through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 144.4, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 19.8, Protein 2.5