Easy As 1-2-3 Harvard Beets

Maven in the Making's Note:

Sweet-and-sour style beets, easy and fast!

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons vinegar (white or cider)
• 1 (15 ounce) can beets , drained (sliced, julienned, or diced)
• ½ cup beet juice , from the liquid in the can
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. In small saucepan, combine the ONE tablespoons cornstarch, the TWO tablespoons sugar and the THREE tablespoons vinegar (get it, 1-2-3?)! Stir.
2. Drain the can of beets, reserving the liquid. Add 1/2 cup of the liquid to the pan.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring till thickened and bubbly.
4. Add 1 tablespoons butter and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add drained beets and heat in the sauce till hot through.