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Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar

October 5, 2024

Recipe

Change this recipe by using huckleberries, gooseberries and blackberries.

Serves 2

To vary this recipe, use huckleberries, gooseberries and blackberries. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and vanilla.

In another bowl, place the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Pour the balsamic vinegar mixture over the berries. Let the fruit marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Refrigerate or serve immediately. To serve, divide the berries into 2 serving dishes. Place a shortbread biscuit on the side of each bowl.

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
2 shortbread biscuits

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils 1 Fruits 1 Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans 1 Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

1 1/2 Carbohydrates Fats 1 Fruits Protein and dairy 1/2 Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 234 Calories 45 g Total carbohydrate Trace Cholesterol 4 g Dietary fiber 1.5 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 3 g Protein 0.5 g Saturated fat 3/4 cup Serving size 341 mg Sodium 4 g Total fat