How to Make Trees, Seeds, and Beans (Broccoli Slaw) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fresh and delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals? Look no further than this recipe for Trees, Seeds, and Beans (Broccoli Slaw). This colorful and vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a nutrient-packed addition to any meal. Packed with the crunch of broccoli and seeds, and the creaminess of beans, this slaw is a refreshing and versatile side dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 cups ice water, or as needed
  • ½ (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup matchstick-cut carrots
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook broccoli until bright green, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water; drain.
  • Combine broccoli, garbanzo beans, carrots, raisins, and 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds in a bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Stir dressing into broccoli mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend. Garnish with about 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 242mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 54mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 374mg