Portion Size: ½ cup beets 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
½ cup sugar
1½ teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup water
4 cups cooked beets,	Washed, peeled and sliced or cubed or canned
2 tablespoons olive oil, margarine, or butter

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Mix the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and water in a pot and boil for 5 minutes.
2	Add the beets, toss well, and let stand for 30 minutes.
3	Just before serving, add the margarine and reheat to the boiling point.

Variations: Beets can be steamed, braised, microwaved, roasted, stir fry. May add choice of herbs or spices for flavor.