When thinking about quick and easy side dishes, Harvard beets, also known as sweet and sour red beets, are often overlooked. These vibrant red orbs are not only a colorful addition to any plate but are also packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The sweet and tangy flavor profile of Harvard beets makes them an ideal accompaniment to a wide range of main courses, from roasted chicken to grilled salmon. If you're looking for a simple yet flavorful recipe that can elevate your next meal, look no further than Harvard beets.
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HARVARD BEETS (SWEET SOUR RED BEETS)
Make and share this Harvard Beets (Sweet Sour Red Beets) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together the dry ingredients.
- Add vinegar and water and stir until smooth.
- Cook 5 minutes.
- Add beets and let stand desired minutes. (Can marinate in fridge overnight or just while you prepare other dishes).
- Before serving, heat to boiling point and add butter.
- Serve warm.
CLASSIC HARVARD BEETS
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
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
HARVARD BEETS
Categories Side Valentine's Day Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Beet Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole with a lid microwave the beets with the water, covered, at high power (100%), stirring every 2 minutes, for 6 to 15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork, transferring them as they are cooked to a cutting board, and let them cool. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid in the casserole. Peel the beets and slice them. In a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in the vinegar and stir the mixture into the reserved cooking liquid with the sugar and salt to taste. Microwave the mixture at high power, stirring after 1 minute, for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened, stir in the beets and the butter, and microwave the mixture at high power for 1 minute, or until the beets are heated through.
GERMAN BEETS
Fresh ruby red beets at their best! Enjoy the sweet-and-sour flavors of this nutritious and beautiful side dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut off all but 1 inch of beet tops. Wash beets; leave whole with root ends attached. Heat 8 to 9 cups water, 1 tablespoon white vinegar (to preserve color) and salt (if desired) to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add beets. Cover and boil 40 to 50 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool, peel and slice beets.
- Mix cornstarch, sugar, salt and pepper in 3-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Stir in beets; cook until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg
SWEET-TART HARVARD BEETS
These saucy sweet-tart beets with their deep cherry color will have folks talking at your next dinner party! Serve them warm as a side dish or chilled in a salad with cottage cheese. -Nancy Griffin, Simpsonville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain beets, reserving 1-1/2 cups juice. Cut beets into wedges; set juice and beets aside. Place the cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, ketchup and salt. Add spice bag; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Discard spice bag., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved beet juice until smooth. Stir into sugar mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beets and vanilla; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HARVARD BEETS
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
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
HARVARD BEETS
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
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
GRANDMA'S HARVARD BEETS
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
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
EASY SWEET & SOUR BEETS
The slight sweet-sour flavor and hint of orange found in every bite make these beets hard to resist. They're a must on my family's Christmas menu. -Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and quarter beets; keep warm. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in marmalade and butter until melted. Reduce heat to low. Add beets; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right beets: Look for beets that are small and firm, with no blemishes or bruises. Smaller beets tend to be more tender and flavorful.
- Prepare the beets properly: Trim the tops and roots of the beets, leaving about 1 inch of stem. Scrub the beets well to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cook the beets until tender: There are several ways to cook beets, including boiling, roasting, and steaming. Boiling is the most common method, and it takes about 30 minutes to cook the beets until tender. To roast the beets, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and toss the beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 45 minutes, or until tender. To steam the beets, place them in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
- Make the vinegar mixture: While the beets are cooking, make the vinegar mixture. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, water, and spices. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine the beets and vinegar mixture: Once the beets are cooked and the vinegar mixture has cooled slightly, combine the two in a bowl. Toss to coat the beets evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Conclusion:
Harvard beets are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, salad, or appetizer. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. With a little planning, you can easily make this classic dish at home.
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