I've been hearing a lot of buzz about these zero calorie, zero carb, gluten-free "miracle" noodles lately and have really wanted to try them! Lucky me, I stumbled upon an amazing deal on
Groupon for
NoOodle Shirataki Zero-Calorie Noodles.
It was only $36.00 for 24 8oz. packs of these all natural noodles!
Regularly, they would be $72.00. Plus, I got free shipping. Cha-Ching!
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| One pack of NoOodles. |
NoOodle's angel-hair pasta provides a healthy alternative to traditional
noodles thanks to its complete lack of calories, net carbohydrates,
gluten, fat, sodium, and preservatives. Derived from yam flour, these
high-fiber noodles require a simple rinse or dry fry to prepare before
starring in your favorite soup, salad, or entree.
NO Calories... NO Fat... NO Net Carbs... NO Soy... NO Gluten... NO GUILT!!!
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| NoOodles Nutrition Label |
So, now time to tell you my thoughts about these suckers :)
Upon opening the bag, there is a very foul fish like odor that is released *BLEH* they reek! So naturally I did what I always do and Googled this stench right away. I quickly found on the NoOodle website that this is a FAQ and the aroma does not mean the noodles are spoiled. The smell is from a mineral called lime (calcium hydroxide, as seen the the ingredients above) which is apparently used in many foods and drinks as a firming and neutralizing agent. It is harmless, but they recommend rinsing and draining the noodles to remove the smell prior to adding them to your recipes.
Speaking of recipes, this is the first meal I made using the "no guilt" noodles!
Ingredients:
- 4oz chopped grilled chicken breast
- 1 cup of steamed broccoli
- 4 oz NoOodles (drained and pat dry with a paper towel)
- 1 tbsp Walden Farm's Sesame Ginger Dressing
Instructions:
Mix all of the ingredients together and microwave for 1 minute!
Easiest thing ever made?! Quite possibly!
As far as taste and texture goes, NoOodles are translucent, similar to Asian style noodles or angel hair pasta, and have no flavor. So, you can add any of your favorite sauces or soups to your dish and the pasta will absorb those flavors.
You can cook them with your favorite spaghetti or Alfredo sauce, or you can experiment with
different vegetables and herb dressings until you find a dish that suits your taste and is delicious and healthy!
Enjoy!
Spicy Spaghetti & Meatballs
This just in... I made this dish last night for dinner!
Ingredients:
- 1 package of NoOodles (drained, rinsed, and dried)
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes & green chilies
- 2 tsp Mrs. Dash Italian Medley seasoning
Instructions:
Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray, place all ingredients in pan and cook on medium-high heat for 2 minutes, turn heat down to medium and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 2-3 servings.
Bon Appetit!
