Glazed Fresh Beets

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Ingredients

  • 24 medium-size fresh beets
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine

Instructions

  1. Trim beets leaving root and 1 inch of stem; scrub well with vegetable brush. Place beets in a saucepan, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 35 to 40 minutes or until beets are tender. Drain. Pour cold water over beets; drain. Let cool. Trim off stems and roots, and rub off skins. Cut beets into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside.
  2. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan; stir in water and vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  3. Add beets to sauce, and cook 15 minutes; stir in butter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

374 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.9g 2% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 34.8g 13% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 59.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 127.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Calcium 19.5mg 2% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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