Best 9 Quick Harvard Beets Recipes

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If you're searching for an easy and flavorful side dish to add to your next meal, look no further than Harvard beets. This classic dish features tender beets simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made with vinegar, sugar, and spices. The result is a colorful and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. In this article, we'll provide you with two recipes for Harvard beets: a traditional recipe and a slow cooker recipe. Whether you're short on time or want to let your slow cooker do the work, we've got you covered. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield delicious results, so you can be sure that you'll have a delicious side dish to enjoy.

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EASY AS 1-2-3 HARVARD BEETS



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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

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

GRANDMA'S HARVARD BEETS



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This is my Grandma's recipes for tangy, sweet Harvard Beets. I have tried other recipes, but none are as flavorful as hers.

Provided by Pam Maxson Rodriguez

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets, drained
3 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minute. Add the beets to the liquid, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Stir in butter, salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 328.1 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

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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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

SIMPLE HARVARD BEETS



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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



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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.

HARVARD BEETS



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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.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right beets: Look for beets that are firm and smooth, with no blemishes or bruises. Smaller beets tend to be sweeter and more tender.
  • Don't overcook the beets: Overcooked beets will lose their vibrant color and become mushy. To prevent this, cook the beets until they are just tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use a good quality vinegar: The type of vinegar you use will affect the flavor of the beets. For a classic Harvard beets recipe, use a good quality red wine vinegar.
  • Add some sweetness: Sugar or honey can be added to the beets to balance out the tartness of the vinegar. Use maple syrup for a more complex flavor.
  • Season to taste: Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for Harvard beets. You can also add other spices, such as cloves or cinnamon, to taste.

Conclusion:

Harvard beets are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. With their vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, Harvard beets are a surefire hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try!

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