Asian Coleslaw

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Thursday, January 01, 2004

Categories:

Asian/Appetizers-Side Dish/Vegetarian

Yield:

6 servings, approximately 3/4 cup each

Ingredients:

1 bag (12oz.) broccoli slaw
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
2/3 cup cilantro
1/2 cup water chestnuts
1 small red onion, thinly sliced into strips
1 can (11oz.) Mandarin oranges in light syrup, reserving the juice
1 tbsp. orange zest
2 tbsp. sugar substitute (made from maldextrose andn sucralose)
2 tsp. hot chili oil
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Mix broccoli slaw, bell pepper, cilantro, water chestnuts, onion and oranges in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine orange juice, orange zest, sugar substitute, chili oil, pepepr and sesame seeds. Pour over slaw mixture and toss. Refrigerate at least one hour and serve.

Exchanges per serving: 1 fruite, 1 vegetable

Nutrition Facts:

82 calories, 15g carbohydrate, 2.5g protein, 2.2g fat, 0.3g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1.7g dietary fiber, 27mg sodium

Source:

Original recipe by Rachel Cly, RD, LD