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
1. In a saucepan, place raw beets and enough water to cover. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. (If using canned beets, drain and reserve 1/4 cup juice.)
2. 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. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD:6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 99 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.