Ingredients:

1 medium bunch beets (about 1-lb.)
1 cup warm tap water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar

Preparation Method:

Wash and remove tops from beets. Place beets and water in 1 1/2 -qt. casserole. Cover. Microwave at High 10 to 12 Minutes, until fork tender. Remove beets from oven and place in cool water. Peel and slice or cube as desired.

In same 1 1/2-qt. casserole stir together cornstarch, sugar, salt, pepper, water and vinegar. Microwave at High 3 to 4 Minutes, until thickened, stirring after 2 minutes. Add beets and Microwave at High 5 to 8 Minutes, until hot, or, if desired, serve cold. Makes 4 servings.