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Asian Vegetables
Nutrients per serving
  • Protein: 2.5 grams
  • Fat: 6.0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 12.0 grams
  • Calories: 112

Asian Vegetables

Oriental Coleslaw with Broccoli

If you think coleslaw is old hat, try this sensational variation.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 1 Minute
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) coarsely chopped Chinese (Nappa) cabbage or green cabbage
  • 2 cups (500 mL) coarsely chopped Ontario Broccoli
  • 1 cup (250 mL) grated Ontario Carrots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh coriander
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Asian sesame oil
  • 1 clove Ontario Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh gingerroot
  • Salt and pepper
Preparation:

Combine cabbage, broccoli and carrots.  Cover with boiling water and allow to rest 1 minute.  Drain well.  Rinse with cold water.  Drain well again.

Add coriander and chives.

Whisk together vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, vegetable and sesame oils, garlic and ginger; toss with vegetables.  Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary.