Balsamic-Spiked Strawberries

Balsamic-Spiked Strawberries Recipe A touch of balsamic vinegar and sugar enlivens fresh strawberries.


From EatingWell:  May/June 1997, The EatingWell Diet (2007), EatingWell Serves Two, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

Yield: 4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pint strawberries
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

  1. Wash and dry strawberries. Hull and slice berries, place in a bowl and toss with sugar to taste. Sprinkle with vinegar to taste. Let stand for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Per serving:

37 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 112 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (71% daily value).

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit