• 1 lb. small beets, scrubbed, leaving 1 inch of stem
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water

Place beets in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain beets and place in cold water to cool. Peel, trim and slice beets. Season with salt if desired and set aside. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a bowl and set aside. Combine vinegar and water in a heavy saucepan over low heat. When liquid is lukewarm, gradually whisk in sugar mixture. Continue to whisk until cornstarch is dissolved. Increase heat to high. Whisk constantly 2-3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in beets and simmer over medium heat 5 minutes or until beets are heated throughout.

Per serving: calories 103, fat 0.2g, 2% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 1.9g, carbohydrates 25.3g, fiber 2.3g, sugar 21.6g, sodium 89mg, diet points 2.1.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.8, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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