Best 14 Beas Harvard Beets Recipes

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**Beets: A Versatile Vegetable with a Sweet and Earthy Flavor**

Beets, also known as beetroot, are a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in various culinary creations. Their vibrant red color and sweet, earthy flavor make them a popular ingredient in salads, soups, stews, and even desserts. This article presents a collection of delectable beet recipes that showcase the vegetable's versatility and health benefits.

From the classic comfort food of Harvard Beets, featuring tender beets simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce, to the refreshing Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, this article offers a diverse range of recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences.

Roasted Beets with Honey and Thyme provide a delightful side dish with a caramelized exterior and tender, flavorful interior. If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying main course, try the Beet and Lentil Soup, a wholesome combination of earthy beets, lentils, and aromatic spices.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Beet Cake is a unique and indulgent treat. This moist and fudgy cake incorporates grated beets into the batter, resulting in a vibrant color and a subtly earthy flavor that complements the rich chocolate.

With its focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this article aims to inspire home cooks to explore the culinary possibilities of beets. Whether you're seeking a classic side dish, a vibrant salad, a comforting soup, or a decadent dessert, this collection of beet recipes has something for every palate.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

BEA'S HARVARD BEETS



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This is one of my favorite side dishes. My family loves beets cooked this way so I try to please them with my mama's beet recipe. She would be so proud! These have the right amount of sweetness but yet tangy enough to please my family. I usually double the recipe for our family night...yes I have a small family.

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 6

15 oz can sliced beets, drain but save juice
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/3 c cider vinegar
dash(es) salt and pepper
reserved beet juice

Steps:

  • 1. Mix sugar & cornstarch in a medium-sized saucepan. Add vinegar, salt, pepper & beet juice. Cook on medium-low heat until thickened. Carefully stir in beets to heat through.

EASY AS 1-2-3 HARVARD BEETS



Easy As 1-2-3 Harvard Beets image

Make and share this Easy As 1-2-3 Harvard Beets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Maven in the Making

Categories     Vegetable

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

HARVARD BEETS



Harvard Beets image

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

1 can (16 ounces) sliced beets
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

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.

QUICK HARVARD BEETS



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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

3 cups sliced raw beets or 2 cans (16 ounces each) sliced beets
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

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 (VEGAN AND SUGAR FREE)



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I love Harvard Beets so thought I'd make my own version from scratch . These remind me of a jar red rubies. Keep in mind that these are relatively sweet. I prefer to eat these cold, I think they taste better.

Provided by Jo Zimny

Categories     Vegetables

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

FOR THE BEETS
2 c beets, peeled and diced
enough water to cover (note you may need to add more over the cooking process)
FOR THE SAUCE
2 tsp organic cornstarch
1/4 c (plus two teaspoons) xylitol
1/4 c liquid from beets
2 Tbsp white vinegar
2 Tbsp earth balance, vegan buttery spread

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and dice the raw beets. (Cook them completely if you are going to use the left over liquid from the beets because you will need it to mix in the rest of the ingredients.)
  • 2. Cook the diced beets in a covered sauce pan for about 30 minutes or until tender. Check the beets every 10 minutes to make sure the water hasn't evapourated on you. And remember you will need at least 1/4 cup of liquid when they are done cooking, so add more water to the pot if need be.
  • 3. Once the beets are done, In another saucepan, mix the cornstarch and xylitol. Add the beet liquid and heat on med. low until thickened.
  • 4. Add the vinegar and Earth Balance and cook a little longer, but be careful not to let it thicken too much.
  • 5. Stir the red beet liquid into the cooked beets and then put them in a container in the fridge. Cool completely. This makes 16 oz. or two cups of beets.
  • 6. Enjoy!

HARVARD BEETS, GRANDMA CALLS EM GLAZED BEETS



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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

1 16 oz. canned beets, sliced or diced
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp corn starch
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp 3-4 tablespoons vinegar
2 Tbsp butter

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!

HARVARD BEETS



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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

1 (16 ounce) can beets
½ cup white vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt to taste

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

CLASSIC HARVARD BEETS



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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

3 medium whole beets (about 1 pound, or 4 cups cooked, sliced beets)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 to 3 tablespoons butter

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



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I got this recipe from an old cookbook from 1952. I love harvard beets and this is my favorite beet recipe. It is fast and easy to make. In the winter time you can use a can of diced beets, if you don't have fresh available. Also sometimes I just cook the beets whole, then dice or slice them after "slipping" them in cold water. Slipping beets is a good childhood memory that me and my little sister used to share together.

Provided by mammafishy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups raw beets, diced
water, 3/4-inch deep in pan
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup beet juice, from beets (or water)
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Pare and dice raw beets.
  • Cook in covered pan until tender.
  • Mix cornstarch and sugar.
  • Add liquid slowly, stirring into a smooth paste.
  • Cook over low heat until slightly thickened.
  • Add vinegar and butter.
  • Stir to blend and pour over beets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 94.2, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17.1, Protein 1.2

HONEY HARVARD BEETS



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This rich, sweet dish was served on my first visit to my new in-laws 40 years ago. It's a colorful family favorite compatible with other fresh garden vegetables such as cabbage and green beans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) sliced beets
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Drain beets, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set beets aside. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Stir in the vinegar, honey and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the butter and beets; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRESH BAKED HARVARD BEETS



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Harvard beets are especially good when you start with fresh beets and bake them. Doesn't take much longer than boiling them and they're far more flavorful.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 cups of beets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs medium-sized fresh beets
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt

Steps:

  • Trim all but 1" off the stem and root ends of the beets, do not wash, do not peel; remove any dirt with a paper towel; place in a baking pan and seal tightly with aluminum foil; bake at 400° for 1 hour.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, remove roots, stems and skins; cut into 1/4" dice, there should be about 3 cups; set aside.
  • Mix sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking; whisk until thickened, about 30 seconds; remove from heat and whisk in butter.
  • Add the beets and heat through; add salt to taste; serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 133.2, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 30.2, Protein 2.9

SIMPLE HARVARD BEETS



Simple Harvard Beets image

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

1 cup sliced fresh beets
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons butter

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 FOR THE FREEZER (OR RIGHT AWAY)



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The only way to eat beets! When I harvest my beets in the fall I always make up a few batches of this for the freezer-they're just as good reheated and it's a wonderful quick veggie for winter! To prepare fresh beets, I cover them with water, cook for 30 minutes to an hour till tender, then peel and cube. This recipe is a Swedish family tradition. The long cooking time includes the time the beets need to marinate.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 cups beets, cooked and cubed
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water in a pot and boil 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the beets, toss to coat.
  • If you are freezing: put one batch in a quart size bag or container, and make a note to add 2 tablespoons butter when reheating.
  • If you are eating them now: Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, add the butter and reheat to the boiling point.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 100.3, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 23.4, Protein 1.5

HARVARD BEETS



Harvard Beets image

Categories     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Spring     Parade

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds fresh beets, trimmed
2/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Simmer the beets, covered in salted water, until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid.
  • 2. When the beets are cool enough to handle, slip off the skins and cut the beets into a 1/4-inch dice. You should have about 6 cups of diced beets. Set aside.
  • 3. In a medium-sized pot, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and reserved beet liquid. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Whisking constantly, cook for 30 seconds or until thickened. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until melted.
  • 4. Stir in the diced beets and cook to heat through. Season with salt. Serve at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked beets. They are available in the canned food section of most grocery stores.
  • If using fresh beets, scrub them well and remove the greens. Then, boil them in water for about 30 minutes, or until tender.
  • Once the beets are cooked, let them cool slightly before peeling and slicing them.
  • For a sweeter Harvard beets recipe, add a little brown sugar or maple syrup to the vinegar mixture.
  • To make the Harvard beets ahead of time, simply prepare them according to the recipe and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Harvard beets are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe for a weeknight meal or a more elegant dish for a special occasion, Harvard beets are sure to please.

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