Minty Strawberry Sauce

ACTIVE TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 30 min. SERVES: 4

1⁄2 cup sugar

11⁄4 cups fresh mint leaves

1 (16 oz.) pkg. strawberries, trimmed, quartered 2 Tbs. champagne vinegar

French toast, waffles or ice cream (optional)

In pot, combine sugar and 1⁄2 cup water; stir in 1 cup mint leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce to medium-low. Cook until sugar is dissolved, about 2 min. Transfer to heatproof bowl and let cool. Strain. In bowl, combine strawberries, syrup and vinegar. Cover and, if desired, chill. If desired, serve over French toast, waffles or ice cream. Garnish with remaining fresh mint.

Per serving: Cal. 139 Pro. 1g Carb. 34g Fiber 2g Sug. 30g Chol. 0mg Sod. 2mg Total fat: 0g