Sesame, Hemp and Carrot Slaw & Cookbook Giveaway
April 26, 2012
When I saw Chef Douglas McNish’s new cookbook, “Eat Raw, Eat Well”, I could not wait to check it out. This huge collection of 400 recipes appeals to newcomers and veterans of the raw food lifestyle. From breakfast to dessert, there is something for everyone and a great deal of information on preparing ingredients, nutrition and raw pantry essentials. I am thrilled to share this recipe for Sesame, Hemp and Carrot Slaw. Douglas says, “This take on classic coleslaw has virtually all the same flavors and textures but is much more nutritious because the healthy fats in the hemp seeds and hemp oil are much better for you than those contained in generic store-bought mayonnaise. This can serve as a crunchy addition on top of a green salad or as a meal on its own.”
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Sesame, Hemp and Carrot Slaw
Prep:
30 minutes
Yield:
Makes 2 main-course or 4 side salads
Ingredients
3 cups shredded carrots 750 mL
1 cup shredded red cabbage 250 mL
1⁄4 cup cold-pressed hemp oil 60 mL
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 45 mL
(see Tips)
1⁄2 tsp fine sea salt 2 mL
1⁄4 cup chopped parsley leaves 60 mL
3 tbsp sesame seeds 45 mL
3 tbsp raw shelled hemp seeds 45 mL
2 tbsp caraway seeds 30 mL
2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest 30 mL
1 cup shredded red cabbage 250 mL
1⁄4 cup cold-pressed hemp oil 60 mL
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 45 mL
(see Tips)
1⁄2 tsp fine sea salt 2 mL
1⁄4 cup chopped parsley leaves 60 mL
3 tbsp sesame seeds 45 mL
3 tbsp raw shelled hemp seeds 45 mL
2 tbsp caraway seeds 30 mL
2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest 30 mL
Preparation
1. In a bowl, toss together carrots, red cabbage, hemp oil, lemon juice and salt. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes, until softened.
2. Add parsley, sesame, hemp and caraway seeds and lemon zest and toss well. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Serve immediately.
Variation: You can give this slaw an Asian spin by substituting rice wine vinegar for the lemon juice and sesame oil for the hemp oil. Add a sprinkle of dried dulse flakes.
Tips:
- Be sure to zest your lemon before juicing. For this quantity of zest you will need 2 to 3 lemons.
- Hemp oil provides omega fatty acids, which your body needs. It has a good balance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids and also provides omega-9 fatty acids and a small amount of vitamin E.
Recipe Excerpted from Eat Raw, Eat Well by Douglas McNish © 2012 Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.
2. Add parsley, sesame, hemp and caraway seeds and lemon zest and toss well. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Serve immediately.
Variation: You can give this slaw an Asian spin by substituting rice wine vinegar for the lemon juice and sesame oil for the hemp oil. Add a sprinkle of dried dulse flakes.
Tips:
- Be sure to zest your lemon before juicing. For this quantity of zest you will need 2 to 3 lemons.
- Hemp oil provides omega fatty acids, which your body needs. It has a good balance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids and also provides omega-9 fatty acids and a small amount of vitamin E.
Recipe Excerpted from Eat Raw, Eat Well by Douglas McNish © 2012 Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.
37 Responses to “Sesame, Hemp and Carrot Slaw & Cookbook Giveaway”
Jeanette says:
April, 27 2012at 09:09 am
Raw food is an interesting topic - I am interested in the idea that raw food has more enzymes than cooked food.
eila says:
April, 27 2012at 02:19 pm
i love the way I *feel* when I eat raw for a few days.... i just don't feel like I have a big enough repertoire of raw recipes to do it often. would absolutely love the chance to delve into this resource! thanks Allison!!
Marlina says:
April, 26 2012at 11:26 am
I love raw foods, it's nice knowing so many more nutrients are available through them
Averie @ Averie Cooks says:
April, 26 2012at 12:28 pm
Raw food, the first year or so of my blog, was all raw/vegan/GF food. Times have changed but I will always crave raw, unprocessed green food!
Kel says:
April, 27 2012at 05:19 pm
I would say with how easy prep would be'
Kaito says:
April, 27 2012at 06:26 pm
I like how everything is prettier before you cook it ;)
Linda S. says:
April, 26 2012at 04:14 pm
I'm intrigued by the fact that raw food would seem to have higher fiber, and better/fewer carbs as a result.
Andrea M says:
April, 26 2012at 10:59 am
what a great giveaway! What intrigues me about eating raw is how natural. I feel incredibly different and my insides feel happy and clean when I eat raw food. I honestly think this is more how God intended our bodies to function.
tracy says:
April, 26 2012at 10:09 am
Looks fabulous! I would love to know more about raw food cooking
gail kuroda says:
April, 26 2012at 10:09 am
it seems really healthy and with the right recipes, tasty too
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April, 26 2012at 10:09 am
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Amy says:
April, 26 2012at 10:10 am
I want this one! Great looking recipe!
Diane M. says:
April, 26 2012at 10:40 am
I like the ease of raw food recipes, and the delicious factor of course.
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April, 26 2012at 10:42 am
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Barbara says:
April, 27 2012at 06:38 am
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April, 27 2012at 06:39 am
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Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says:
April, 27 2012at 08:48 am
Ya know, we Americans just don't use enough hemp in cooking. This looks delightful!
Jenny @ BAKE says:
April, 27 2012at 08:48 am
that sounds like such a good idea, it would probably last a lot longer on a bbq table as well!
Marnely Rodriguez says:
April, 27 2012at 09:08 am
I am definitely curious about the temperatures when considering raw foods.
Barbara says:
April, 27 2012at 06:36 am
I'm intrigued by the fact that in the raw food there are lots of quantity of vitamins and minerals.
nik says:
April, 28 2012at 05:47 pm
I'm intrigued by the challenge of creating healthy and truly satisfying meals without the use of traditional cooking temperatures, and by the unusual ingredients used in raw recipes...hemp seeds, chia seeds, spiralized zucchinis, chopped mushrooms and nuts to make burgers...so many ways to look at different foods with a new, creative potential. As a long-time vegan coming from a meatball and BBQ family, I'm totally drawn to the raw side now. ;)
Andrea Merrigan says:
April, 28 2012at 12:57 pm
The raw food movement intrigues me because it is less cooking and has to be faster then waiting for things to bake, boil, and warm up! I would love to win the cookbook to find some great new recipes
Diane says:
May, 01 2012at 10:57 am
Super healthy and delicious!
Kristen N. says:
April, 30 2012at 03:20 pm
What intrigues me the most about raw food is the simplicity of the preparation.
Jenny Dyke says:
April, 29 2012at 04:45 pm
I used to be on a raw food diet. Short term effects were I didn't have to eat that much to be content, but I had to eat more often to maintain. I only did this for one summer. When it got cooler, I of course, wanted a hot bowl of something yummy. I highly encourage a raw diet. At least for a summer just so you could say you tried it. My energy levels were off the roof if I remember right. I could do that diet again. It just takes a reorganization of your shopping list, refrigerator/ pantry.
sandhya says:
April, 29 2012at 04:36 pm
Most of the vitamins are heat susceptible and the nutrients can get lost ont he way of processing (over cooking) too.