Beautiful Balsamic Strawberries

This recipe was given to me some time ago, by a friend I met through Weight Watchers.... it is such a lovely way to enjoy the luscious berries that are so plentiful in the late Spring.  A perfect, light way to top off dinner.

Strawberries with vinegar and pepper may sound unusual, but the sweet-tart combo is delicious, and if you use dark vinegar, the balsamic marinade tints the strawberries a gorgeous deep red.  If you don't have vanilla yogurt on hand, use plain and stir a dash of vanilla extract into it.

Balsamic Strawberries
Makes 4 servings 

• 4 cups strawberries, halved or quartered
• 2 Tbs unpacked brown sugar
• 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 Tbs mint leaves, optional

1. Combine strawberries, sugar, vinegar and pepper in a bowl.
2. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour, stirring at least once.
3. Serve in 4 small glasses or bowls and top each with 2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt.
4. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Per serving.
Weight Watchers P+ = 2.
Calories 76; Protein 2g; Carbohydrate 17g; Fat 1g; Fibre 3g.

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