Harvard Beets
From:	Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments:	Oven: 700 watts Preparation time: 5 1/2 minutes
Servings:	6

1 tablespoon [15 g] sugar 3 teapoons [15 mL] cornstarch Salt and pepper, to taste 2 [12-ounce / 340-mL] jars sliced beets 3/4 cup [190 mL] reserved liquid	Into a microwave-safe 5-cup [1.25 L] bowl, mix together sugar and cornstarch; salt and pepper. Well drain beet slices, reserving 3/4 cup [190 mL] liquid; set aside. Pour reserved liquid into cornstarch mixture; microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Add reserved beet slices; microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.