Need a tasty, colorful side dish?  Look no further!  Broccoli slaw, made of shredded broccoli stalks, red cabbage and carrots, contain loads of vitamin C, beta-carotene and folate- nutrients that help protect your heart.  This simple dish can stand alone or be combined with tofu, chicken, salmon or pork to boost protein content.  Red or yellow bell peppers can be added for more color and nutrition.  Serve over brown rice, Japanese Soba noodles or quinoa to make a complete meal. Ingredients:1 Tbsp. canola oil1 (10 oz) bag broccoli slaw2 green onions (scallions), cut into pieces1 clove garlic or 1 tsp. minced garlic1 tsp. minced ginger1 Tbsp. sesame seed oil1 tbsp. rice vinegar or white vinegar2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce1 Tbsp. chopped peanutsDash of red pepper flakesChopped cilantro Directions:

1. In a large pan, add canola oil, garlic, pepper strips, ginger and broccoli slaw and saute’ over low heat.
2. Mix the rice vinegar, sesame seed oil and soy sauce and add to the vegetables.
3. Heat on low until vegetables are slightly soft.
4. Add green onions cilantro, chopped nuts and pepper flakes before serving.

   Serves 6.  Nutrition information per serving:  63 calories, 4.3 grams fat, 5 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm fiber, 2 gm protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 76 mg sodium