Low Carb Coleslaw with Chipotle

This low carb coleslaw has a fantastic smoky and spicy heat from chipotles! An easy side dish that's perfect with grilled meat or fish.

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Coleslaw is such a great side dish that's typically low in carbs unless it has been sweetened. Here are some slaw recipes that I have on the site already:

• Horseradish Coleslaw
• Turnip Coleslaw
• KFC Copycat Coleslaw
• Jicama Slaw
• NEW: Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw

With this recipe, I decided to make a version that was spicy and smoky - and it goes particularly well with grilled meat or fish! 

How to Make Low Carb Chipotle Coleslaw

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, a finely chopped chipotle in adobo sauce, some of the adobo sauce, and liquid smoke. 

Taste for heat, and add more chipotles or sauce as required. If it's already too spicy - you'll need to add more mayo! Season with salt and pepper if required.

Add in a bag of coleslaw mix - mine was a combination of red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrot. Stir well to coat the vegetables.

Cover and store in the fridge for up to a week. 

When serving, I like to add a signal that the slaw is spicy by garnishing it with a jalapeño - otherwise unsuspecting guests might get more heat than they bargained for!

The spiciness is quite slow to build - you get the crunch of the vegetables and the creamy mayonnaise first, then the smoky chipotle flavor afterwards!

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Low Carb Chipotle Coleslaw

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This chipotle coleslaw has a fantastic smoky and spicy heat! An easy low carb side dish that's perfect with grilled meat or fish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Net Carbs: 3.3

Calories: 211

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• ¾ cup regular mayonnaise
• 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
• 1 tbs adobo sauce or to taste
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• salt and pepper to taste
• 14 oz bag of coleslaw mix eg green and red cabbage with carrot

Equipment

• Nordic Ware 69514 Prep & Serve Mixing Bowl Set, 4-pc
• Goya Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce - 7 oz.
• JOBKIM Gravity Electric Grinder Set of 2

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, one chopped chipotle, a tablespoon of the adobo sauce, and liquid smoke. 
2. Taste for heat, and add more chipotles or sauce as required. If it's already too spicy - you'll need to add more mayo! Season with salt and pepper if required.
3. Add in the coleslaw mix and stir well to coat the vegetables.
4. Cover and store in the fridge for up to a week. 

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 256mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 3.3g

Notes

When serving, I like to add a signal that the slaw is spicy by garnishing it with a jalapeño - otherwise unsuspecting guests might get more heat than they bargained for!

3.3g net carbs per serving (about ⅔ cup)

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.