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VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES:
Pan Toasted Beets with Walnuts, Sweet
Onions and Blue Cheese
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Pan-
Toasted Beets with Walnuts, Sweet Onions and Blue Cheese |
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Great blend of
flavors...
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18
medium |
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beets, trimmed (about 4 lbs) |
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¼
cup |
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finely chopped walnuts |
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1
cup |
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coarsely chopped Vidalia or other sweet
onion |
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¼
cup |
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firmly packed brown sugar |
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2
Tbs |
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balsamic vinegar |
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¼
cup |
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crumbled blue cheese |
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Place beets
in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a
boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes
or until crisp tender. Drain; rinse under cold
water. Let cool. Rub off skins; cut into wedges. |
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Place
walnuts in a nonstick skillet; cook over
medium-high heat 4 minutes or until toasted,
stirring frequently. Remove from skillet; set
aside. |
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Coat skillet
with cooking spray; place over medium heat until
hot. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add beets;
sauté 15 minutes. Combine sugar and vinegar; add
to skillet, and cook 2 minutes or until beets
are glazed. Spoon into a bowl; sprinkle with
toasted walnuts and blue cheese. |
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Servings: 8 |
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Yield: Serving
Size: 1 cup |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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150.65 |
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Calories From Fat (21%) |
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31.80 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
3.73g |
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6% |
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Saturated Fat 0.94g |
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5% |
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Cholesterol
2.66mg |
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1% |
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Sodium
196.77mg |
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8% |
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Potassium
681.56mg |
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19% |
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Carbohydrates
27.18g |
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9% |
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Dietary Fiber 5.69g |
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23% |
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Sugar 20.06g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
21.49g |
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Protein
4.47g |
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9% |
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Recipe Source |
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Weight Watchers -In Season |
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