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Almost Home Made Cole Slaw Recipe Recipe

Upgrade your store-bought coleslaw into a vibrant, flavorful sensation! This 'almost homemade' recipe adds crunchy peanuts and zesty cilantro to create a sweet, salty, and surprisingly addictive side dish. Perfect for potlucks, or repurpose leftovers into delicious wraps – rave reviews guaranteed! This easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 275.1 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Almost Home Made Cole Slaw Recipe

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Ingredients for Almost Home Made Cole Slaw Recipe

  • 1 (16-ounce) bag of store-bought coleslaw
  • Unsalted Spanish Peanuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro + 3-4 whole cilantro sprigs for garnish

How to Make Almost Home Made Cole Slaw Recipe

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 (16-ounce) bag of store-bought coleslaw.
  2. Add 1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Mix well, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Garnish with 3-4 whole cilantro sprigs arranged attractively on top, creating a ‘flower’ effect.
  4. For a bonus treat, use leftover coleslaw and any cooked meat (chicken, pork, beef) in flour tortillas for a quick and nutritious lunch or snack!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g

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