Ginger Beets
Those who recall Harvard Beets, served in a sweet, cornstarch-thickened sauce, will appreciate this spicier version.
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Those who recall Harvard Beets, served in a sweet, cornstarch-thickened sauce, will appreciate this spicier version.
Ingredients
- 3 medium fresh beets
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Fresh oregano sprigs for garnish
Preparation
- In large pot of water, boil beets until knife easily pierces them to their centers, 30 to 40 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove beets. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Set beets aside until cool enough to handle. Peel and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- In medium saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in beet liquid. Add cider and vinegar. Set pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, until mixture thickens and almost boils, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beets and raisins. Stir until beets are heated through, but do not let sauce boil, about 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 4 Servings
- Calories 154
- Carbohydrate Content 39 g
- Cholesterol Content 9 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 51 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g