One of the hardest parts of being a new vegan (or even an old seasoned vegan) is trying to keep up with all the new products out there. I must have spent over $50 looking for the "right" vegan cheese my first year being a vegan and I have over 50 vegan/vegetarian cookbooks in my arsenal but not all the recipes are the greatest. I’m the first born so I’m used to being a Guinea Pig and now I’m your Vegan Guinea Pig. So here are my recommendations and critiques. Let me know what you think!

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Spicy Kale Slaw

I don't believe in using the term "super foods" but if there were ever a food that embodied that term it's kale. Kale is rich in vitamin A, K, C, Calcium, omega 3 and 6, B vitamins, and many other essential vitamins and nutrients. My CSA always has an abundance of kale, which means my fridge is always stocked with it. I prefer to eat my kale raw but have been running out of ways to prepare it. Week after week I remixed recipe, after recipe, blending a little bit of this and a little bit of that until I happened upon this Spicy Kale Slaw. The ingredient list looks daunting but most of it is just common spices. It literally takes minutes to put together. I recommend starting with 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne and working your way up. The flavor intensifies overnight so keep this in mind when deciding how much cayenne you will add as well.


Spicy Kale Slaw
4 cups thinly sliced kale, any variety
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup golden raisins
½ cup Veganaise
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
1/8 to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground clove

Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss until kale is evenly covered. Cover and chill for at least an hour.

8 comments:

  1. I'm going to try this with some avo instead of veganaise! I think it's going to be fabu!

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  2. Perfect timing we just got some Kale in from our farmers market. I think I will try this tonight!
    You probably have already tried this but I deal with my excess of kale, and my craving for chips by making kale crips!
    ttp://easyethicaleating.blogspot.com/2010/05/joy-of-snacking-kale-crisps.html

    By the way your cookbook was the first I bought when I went vegan. My husband and I love all the recipes!

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  3. Can't wait to try this! Thank you!!

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  4. This looks really good! And I'd been trying to figure out how to use up the rest of the kale in my fridge... thanks for the recipe!

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  5. This looks wonderful - I know we'll be getting an abundance of kale in the CSA this summer so I'm filing this one in the "to be made" pile!

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  6. Ooooh I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow! I just bought your cookbook and it's excellent. One thing is better than the next. Thanks for all the great recipes.

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  7. Mmmm, sounds delicious! My entire family loves kale, so I'm always looking for recipes. :)

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  8. I made this tonight. OMG! So delicious! (I liked the idea someone had of using avocado instead of veganaise. I may try it that way next time.)

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