HARVARD BEETS

Sweet and tart, the sauce can also be served over cooked carrots or pearl onions. Vary the amount of vinegar for the right amount of tartness.

4 servings

3 tablespoons sugar

1½ tablespoons cornstarch

¾ cup water

3–4 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 teaspoons margarine or butter

Salt and white pepper, to taste

1 pound medium beets, cooked, sliced, warm

1. Mix sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan; whisk in water and vinegar. Heat to boiling, whisking until thickened, about 1 minute. Whisk in margarine; season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over beets and toss.

Per Serving:

Calories: 94

% of calories from fat: 18

Fat (gm): 1.9

Saturated fat (gm): 0.4

Cholesterol (mg): 0

Sodium (mg): 70

Protein (gm): 1.1

Carbohydrate (gm): 19.3

Exchanges:

Milk: 0.0

Vegetable: 2.0

Fruit: 0.0

Bread: 0.5

Meat: 0.0

Fat: 0.0