Harvard Beets
Harvard Beets deliver a bright sweet-and-tart bite, with tender canned beets simmered in a glossy vinegar-sugar sauce thickened with cornstarch. This nostalgic side pairs well with roast meats or holiday spreads, offering a vibrant color and a balanced tang that highlights the earthiness of the beets.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Harvard Beets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 81
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the beet liquid into a medium saucepan.
- 2
Add vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and salt to the liquid.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium, stir in the beets, and cook until heated through.
- Calories 254.83 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 2.42 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 61.33 g 22%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.9 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.25 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 57.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.9 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 1.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.4 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Harvard Beets is made with 5 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooked Beets, Cornstarch, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 254.83 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Harvard Beets made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooked Beets, Cornstarch, Salt, Sugar, White Vinegar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Harvard Beets?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Harvard Beets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Harvard Beets healthy?
- Harvard Beets has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 254.83 calories and 2.42 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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