Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"There are two types of people; those who eat kale and those who should." -Bo Muller-Moore, Kale Guy
The refrigerator light goes on...
A simple and easy slaw that's slightly spicy and slightly sweet. Not a lot of work - but great results.
Southwestern Slaw
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Cooking time does not including chilling time. This recipe keeps well and is better the second day.
| 1 cup | boiling water |
| 1 medium | dried chipotle chili |
| 4 tsp | olive oil |
| 1 | lime (juiced) |
| 2 tsp | maple syrup |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 4 ounces | kale (thinly sliced) |
| 4 ounces | white or Napa cabbage (thinly sliced) |
| 4 medium | green onions (thinly sliced crosswise) |
Place the boiling water in a cup or small bowl and add the dried chili. Let it steep for about 15 minutes.
Place the olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a mini chopper or blender.
Add the steeped chili (discard the water) and blend until smooth.
Place the kale, cabbage and green onions in a large bowl and add the dressing.
Toss well and chill.
This slaw is better the second day.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 77 | Calories from Fat 44 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 177mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrates 8g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 1g |
| Vitamin A 111% | Vitamin C 98% |
| Calcium 8% | Iron 5% |
| Vitamin K 279 mcg | Potassium 270 mg |
| Magnesium 19 mg | |