Side dishe for 10

Mexican Cabbage Slaw

Name: Mexican Cabbage Slaw
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tbsp neutral oil; 3 ears corn; 2 large jalapenos; 4 cups shredded green cabbage; 1 large carrot; 1 red bell peppers; 1/2 small red onion; 4 green onions; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (optional); 2 1/2 tbsp each: fresh orange juice & fresh lime juice; 2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp each: ground cumin & smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp mexican oregano (optional); 1 1/2 tbsp honey or agave (optional); kosher salt & pepper (optional)

$2.47for 417 minServes 10

Crunchy cabbage, corn, peppers, and carrots are tossed with citrus, vinegar, spices, and a lightly sweet dressing.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Corn kernels, 3 oz$0.09/oz typical	3 oz	$0.27Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Cabbage, 0.9 lb$0.79/lb typical	0.9 lb	$0.69Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Red onions, 0.4 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.56Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.68Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Juice, 1.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.05Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.19

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Honey or maple syrupSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

17 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
10servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.62 per serving$2.47 for 4

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Ingredients

6 tbsp neutral oil
3 ears corn
2 large jalapenos
4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 large carrot
1 red bell peppers
1/2 small red onion
4 green onions
1/3 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
2 1/2 tbsp each: fresh orange juice & fresh lime juice
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp each: ground cumin & smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp mexican oregano (optional)
1 1/2 tbsp honey or agave (optional)
kosher salt & pepper (optional)

Steps

Cut the corn from the ears and place it in a large bowl.
Shred the cabbage and carrot, slice the peppers and onion, and add them to the bowl.
Slice the green onions and chop the cilantro, then stir them into the vegetables.
Whisk the oil, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and honey.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and toss for 2 minutes.
Let the slaw stand for 5 minutes before serving.