If you’re a huge fan of noodles, but you’re looking for a healthier option, I have great news for you.
With 10 calories and three grams of carbohydrates per serving, Tofu Shirataki noodles are arguably the most guilt-free noodles on the market.
The noodles are a great alternative for pasta-lovers who are looking to eat healthier, and it can be used with almost any sauce you would normally use on your pasta.
So what’s in these noodles, anyway? Well, the pasta alternative is made from blending two things: tofu and the root of the Konnyaku, which is a member of the yam family.
While it tastes a lot like rice noodles, this pasta substitute is a little different from the pasta you’re probably used to.
It’s a little bit more bouncy and slippery than the noodles you would ?normally find in the pasta section, but the upside to that is it takes much less time to cook.
They’re versatile because you can microwave them or you can choose to bake or fry them in a skillet.
They can also be eaten raw after a quick rinse. Not bad for a substitute, if you ask me.
One of the best things about this noodle substitute is it comes in so many different forms and shapes.
You can find it as angel hair, spaghetti and ?fettuccine.
Technically, half the bag constitutes as one serving of these noodles, but don’t feel guilty about eating the second half because that’s only 40 calories.
Even though the Tofu Shirataki noodles are clearly pasta’s cousin, you won’t find them in the pasta aisle at your local grocery story.
You’ll actually find them in the refrigerated section among the tofu and other tofu-based products.
Don’t be scared off by their packaging. These noodles are not sold dry like pasta commonly is.
Instead, they are typically stored in a liquid that keeps them fresh.
To prepare them, all you need to do is get the noodles out of the package and give them a strong rinse to loosen the noodles from one another.
After that, shake out as much water as possible in a colander and serve.
This week I prepared Tofu Shirataki noodles with tofu that I baked in a honey balsamic glaze and some baked broccoli.
Try that at home or experiment on your own with this amazingly versatile, healthy food.
