SLOW-COOKER BALSAMIC-GLAZED BEETS

Slow-Cooker Balsamic-Glazed Beets image

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.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 3h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 lb beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-slices (4 1/2 cups)
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/4 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese with herbs (1 oz)

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (About 1/2 Cup), Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g