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Sweet and Spicy Slaw

This sweet-hot slaw gets its “attitude” from a combination of several highly flavored ingredients.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6, 2/3 cup per serving

Ingredients

3 cups packaged shredded cabbage and carrot slaw
1/2 cup packaged matchstick carrots
1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 medium fresh jalapeño, cut into thin rounds
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, stir together all the ingredients. Serve immediately for peak flavor.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 2

    For a milder slaw, cut the jalapeño in half lengthwise, discard the ribs and seeds, then chop the pepper.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 67

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 1.5g

    Step 6

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 7

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Monounsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 15mg

    Step 12

    Carbohydrates: 13g

    Step 13

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 14

    Sugars: 11g

    Step 15

    Protein: 1g

    Step 16

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 17

    1 Carbohydrate

    Step 18

    1/2 Fat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals
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