The nutriton date accompanies the recipes on P50 of Runner’s World June 2016.
With little mayo and loads of cabbage, fibre-rich slaw is a surprisingly nutritious powerhouse, offering vitamins C and K, folate, and minerals like calcium and iron. “The tang reminds me of pickles I’ve loved since I was a boy,” says Swedish-born chef Marcus Samuelsson.
RAINBOW SLAW
Nutrition Information
- Kilojoules per serving: 406
- Protein: 2g
- Carbs: 13g
- Fibre: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
- Total fat: 5g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
HAITIAN COLESLAW
Nutrition Information
- Kilojoules per serving: 377
- Protein: 1g
- Carbs: 9g
- Fibre: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Total fat: 6g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Sodium: 135mg
PEANUT NOODLES WITH SLAW
Ingredients
- 340g soba noodles (or ramen noodles)
- 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil, divided
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. agave syrup
- 3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 4 Napa or savoy cabbage leaves, finely shredded
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 carrot, peeled and shaved with a vegetable peeler
- ⅓ cup chopped roasted peanuts or cashews
- 2 Tbsp. ripped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
Cook the noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water, drain, and toss with 1 Tbsp. sesame oil to coat. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until the noodles are cold, tossing occasionally, at least 1 hour.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, agave, soy sauce, Sriracha, garlic, and remaining 1 Tbsp. sesame oil. Pour over the noodles and toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
Add the cucumber, cabbage, lettuce, and carrot and gently mix. Garnish with the peanuts and cilantro and serve.
Makes 8 meal servings or 10 side servings.
Nutrition Information