Red Chile and Pecan Slaw
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| Thu, 04-17-2008 - 8:01am |
Red Chile and Pecan Slaw
SELF | April 2008

Nutritional analysis per serving: 168 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated), 21.7 g carbs, 4.4 g fiber, 3.2 g protein Makes 4 servings

Dressing
32 ounces nonfat vegetable stock, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
1 clove garlic
1/2 shallot, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sweet Thai chile sauce, such as Mae Ploy
1/4 cup apple cider (or rice wine) vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Slaw
1/4 cup pecan pieces
1/2 teaspoon dark chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 pound red cabbage, shredded
1/4 pound green cabbage, shredded
1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced

Stir 1/2 cup vegetable stock with cornstarch in a measuring cup until blended.
Bring remaining 28 ounces stock to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
Blend 1/4 cup stock in a blender with cumin seeds and remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
(Refrigerate or freeze leftover stock.) Heat oven to 350°F. Combine pecans, chili powder and oil in a mixing bowl; toss to coat pecans. Place nuts on a cookie sheet and roast until the aroma of the chili powder is released, 3 to 4 minutes. Combine dressing and slaw ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.Blend 1/4 cup stock in a blender with cumin seeds and remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
(Refrigerate or freeze leftover stock.) Heat oven to 350°F. Combine pecans, chili powder and oil in a mixing bowl; toss to coat pecans. Place nuts on a cookie sheet and roast until the aroma of the chili powder is released, 3 to 4 minutes. Combine dressing and slaw ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

