This Thai-inspired carrot slaw makes for a fresh side dish
Here’s a flavorful spin on carrot slaw. Use fresh ingredients to bring this recipe to another level by combining sweet, sour and savory. Use light coconut milk instead of regular to cut calories and fat without sacrificing flavor.
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For the slaw:
12 ounces shredded carrots
¼ cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
For the peanut-ginger sauce:
2 tablespoons creamy, natural peanut butter
¼ cup light coconut milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Makes 4 servings
Each serving has:
Calories 150
Total fat 9g
Saturated fat 1.5g
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 95mg
Total carbohydrate 13g
Fiber 4g
Sugars 5g
Protein 5g
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