Slow Cooker Balsamic-Glazed Beets

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Slow Cooker Balsamic-Glazed Beets

For a tangy, full-of-flavor side dish, try these simple slow-cooked beets. Sprinkled with toasted walnuts and goat cheese, they add a special touch to dinnertime.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

3:25

Hrs:Mins

Makes

servings

lb beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-slices (4 1/2 cups)

cup apple juice

1/2

cup balsamic vinegar

cloves garlic, finely chopped

teaspoon salt

1/4

cup chopped walnuts

tablespoon cornstarch

tablespoon cold water

1/4

cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese with herbs (1 oz)

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beets, apple juice, vinegar, garlic and salt.
Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
Meanwhile, sprinkle walnuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Set aside.
In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir into beets in slow cooker. Cook uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until sauce has thickened. Sprinkle with cheese and toasted walnuts.

Makes 8 servings

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving (About 1/2 Cup))

Calories 150

(Calories from Fat 35),

Total Fat 4g

(Saturated Fat 1g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 0mg;
Sodium 450mg;
Total Carbohydrate 24g

(Dietary Fiber 5g,
Sugars 17g),

Protein 4g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

0 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
2 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.