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Slow-Cooker Balsamic-Glazed Beets

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 17, 2012
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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.

Slow-Cooker Balsamic-Glazed Beets

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 3 hr 25 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 9
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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)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beets, apple juice, vinegar, garlic and salt.
  • Step 
    2
    Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
  • Step 
    3
    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.
  • Step 
    4
    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

150 Calories
4g Total Fat
4g Protein
24g Total Carbohydrate
17g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (About 1/2 Cup)
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
450mg
19%
Potassium
600mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
17g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
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 Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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