Broccoli Slaw

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Broccoli Slaw


Often just tossed away, nutrition-providing broccoli stems are put to good use in this slaw.

Number of Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients:

shredded broccoli stems (peel the broccoli stems until smooth; shred by hand of in a food processor with a shredder or julienne blade) - 1 1/2 cups
shredded carrot - 1 cup
diced red bell and yellow pepper - 1/2 cup
balsamic vinegar - 1/4 cup
olive oil - 2 tbsp
minced, fresh basil - 1 tbsp
minced fresh oregano - 1/2 tbsp
minced scallions - 1 tbsp
lemon juice - 2 tbsp

1. In a large bowl, combine the first three ingredients. In a blender, combine all remaining ingredients for the dressing. Blend until smooth.

2. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well. Serve immediately, or refrigerate before serving.

Exchanges Per Serving

1 Vegetable
1 Monounsaturated Fat

Nutrition Information

Amount per serving
Calories 59
Calories from Fat 42
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 14 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 3 g
Protein 1 g

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