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Chipotle Slaw

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Chipotle Slaw

Name: Chipotle Slaw
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings (1 cup each)
Cuisine: southwest
Ingredients: 400 g coleslaw mix (about 14 oz, pre-shredded cabbage and carrots); 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 2 pcs chipotle peppers in adobo (finely minced); 1 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can of chipotles); 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tsp honey; 3 tbsp cilantro (freshly chopped); 2 pcs green onions (thinly sliced); 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Popularity

3.0

Taste Score:8/10

A creamy, crunchy coleslaw with a smoky kick from chipotle peppers and a tangy lime finish. This Southwest-inspired slaw is the perfect side for tacos, burgers, or pulled pork, ready in just 10 minutes.

Prep10m

Cook0m

Servings4

Serving:1 cup

235 cal

Ingredients

For 4 servings

400 g coleslaw mix (about 14 oz, pre-shredded cabbage and carrots)
0.5 cup mayonnaise
2 pcs chipotle peppers in adobo (finely minced)
1 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can of chipotles)
2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp honey
3 tbsp cilantro (freshly chopped)
2 pcs green onions (thinly sliced)
0.5 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition per Serving

235

Calories

Protein

Carbs

Instructions

1
Prepare the chipotle dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Stir in the ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
2
Combine the slaw and dressing
- Add the coleslaw mix, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
3
Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.

Pro Tips

1For the best flavor, let the slaw chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
2If you prefer a milder slaw, use only one chipotle pepper and reduce the adobo sauce.
3

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837cal

63gprotein

About This Chipotle Slaw Recipe

This southwest recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 235.13 calories per serving with 1.79g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for side.

22g

Fat

Fiber3g

Sodium578mg

Potassium284mg

Phosphorus54mg

Know more about our calculations

For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup of toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas).

4This slaw is best eaten the same day but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

5Ensure the chipotle peppers are minced very finely for even heat distribution.

Recipe Variations

vegan

Vegan

Replace the mayonnaise with a vegan mayo and swap the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar.

healthy

Healthy

Use Greek yogurt or a mix of half yogurt, half mayonnaise for the dressing to reduce fat and increase protein.

keto

Keto

Use a sugar-free mayonnaise and replace the honey with a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol.

quick

Quick

This recipe is already very fast, but using a pre-made coleslaw mix is the biggest time-saver.