Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           wine vinegar
                        (how about rice?)
     1/4  cup           water
   1                    bay leaf
   1                    whole         clove
   1      teaspoon      black pepper
   3      tablespoons   sugar replacement
   2      cups          beets -- sliced

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients except beets. Bring to a boil. Add beets; simmer for 10 minutes, or until tender. Microwave: Combine all ingredients, except beets. Cook on High for 2 minutes. Add beets. Cook on Medium for 2 minutes.