Beets are high in folate, a vitamin that may help ward off heart disease. This dish delivers one third of your daily requirement! The goat cheese provides calcium and makes for a more satisfying meal. BEET SALAD Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 medium red or golden beets (4 oz each), stems and root ends removed 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp sunflower-seed oil 2 oz lowfat goat cheese PREPARATION Heat oven to 400°. Wrap each beet in foil. Roast until soft, about 1 hour. Cool slightly; remove foil. Rub off skins; cut into wedges. Toss with nuts and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Add oil; toss. Divide among 4 plates; crumble cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts:

499 calories per serving; 8.7 g fat (2.3 g saturated); 61 g carbs; 10.4 g fiber; 45.5 g protein

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