Beets are high in folate, a vitamin that may help ward off heart disease; this dish delivers 1/3 of your daily requirement.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
4
medium red or golden beets (4 ounces each), stems and root ends removed
1
/3 cup walnuts, chopped
1
tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1
tablespoon sunflower-seed oil
2
ounces lowfat goat cheese
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Preparation
Heat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet in foil. Roast until soft, about 1 hour. Cool slightly; remove foil. Rub off skins; cut into wedges. Toss with nuts and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Add oil; toss. Divide among 4 plates; crumble cheese on top.
Nutrition Per Serving
Nutritional analysis per serving: 167 calories
11.4 g fat (1.7 g saturated)
13.2 g carbs
3.8 g fiber
5.3 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self