Balsamic Beets and Walnuts

Name: Balsamic Beets and Walnuts
Yield: Serves 6; 1/2 cup per serving
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh beets, all but 1 to 2 inches of stems discarded, or 2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added sliced beets, drained; 2 tablespoons water (for canned beets); 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, divided use; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup walnut halves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

January 26, 2012

Garnet-colored beets topped with a reduction of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, then sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar walnuts, are a great complement to dishes such as Tarragon Turkey Medallions (page 161) or a simple roasted pork tenderloin.

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