GERMAN BEETS

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Fresh ruby red beets at their best! Enjoy the sweet-and-sour flavors of this nutritious and beautiful side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 medium beets (2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut off all but 1 inch of beet tops. Wash beets; leave whole with root ends attached. Heat 8 to 9 cups water, 1 tablespoon white vinegar (to preserve color) and salt (if desired) to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add beets. Cover and boil 40 to 50 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool, peel and slice beets.
  • Mix cornstarch, sugar, salt and pepper in 3-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in beets; cook until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

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