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

Klasic Quansah
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Can't wait to try this recipe! Beets are one of my favorite vegetables.


Drake Lowery
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Made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Sena Slaughter
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Simple but delicious. The perfect side dish for a weeknight meal.


Kipsang Acousticzeze
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My family loved these. My mom said they tasted just like the ones she used to make!


_Lion Aws
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Love this recipe! Beets and vinegar are a match made in flavor heaven. Thanks!


Alyssa Drake Gagnon
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Easy to make and delicious! The beets were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Akhi Pakhi
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Followed the recipe and the beets turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more vinegar to the sauce. I like my Harvard beets on the tangy side.


Mc Malexx
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These Harvard beets were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor. I served them as a side dish with roasted chicken and mashed potatoes, and they were the perfect complement to the meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Wafa Abdnour
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The beets were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially appreciated the addition of the orange zest, which gave the dish a uniqu


Xolani Xhakaza
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Wow! These Harvard beets were an absolute delight! The sweetness from the beets and the tartness from the vinegar complemented each other perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and the beets turned out perfectly tender, with a beautiful deep red co