Have you heard of Tofu Shirataki noodles? Shirataki noodles are made of konyakku and tofu. I first tried konyakku in Japan where it is very popular and I really enjoyed it. It is SO low in calorie I ate it in substitute for a starch. If you are a pasta lover, watching your calorie intake, or watching your carbs, you must try Tofu Shirataki Noodles NOW! Keep reading to learn more.
Tofu Shirataki Noodles really are a Dieters Delight! With only 20 calories, 3g carbs per serving and no cholesterol, Tofu Shirataki is also pasta lovers’ dream! And as a great bonus-it’s gluten-free! Tofu Shirataki is a stunning pasta alternative made by blending the flour of the Konnyaku - a member of the Asian yam family and tofu. It is a healthy, uniquely textured noodle that has noodle lovers raving. I particularly love it in veggie dishes and it is wonderful in stir frys and all Asian dishes.
House Foods America is your tofu specialist! They have been tofu gurus since 1983 and have been dedicated to providing the most affordable, highest quality and widest range of the freshest Tofu products. Thy use only non-genetically modified (non-GMO) soybeans grown in the USA. All House Foods Tofu products are Non-GMO Project verified and certified gluten-free.
Both Tofu Shirataki and Traditional Shirataki are:
-Gluten-free
-Non-GMO Project Verified
-Kosher certified
-Vegan
-Low cal/low carb
-Cholesterol free
-Sugar free
-Dairy free
-Gluten-free
-Non-GMO Project Verified
-Kosher certified
-Vegan
-Low cal/low carb
-Cholesterol free
-Sugar free
-Dairy free
INGREDIENTS
4 pkgs. House Foods Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti shaped4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 small zucchini, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup basil, torn
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Rinse the Tofu Shirataki in a colander, and drain well. Add to a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes; drain again.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook, while stirring, for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, just until soft. Season the mixture with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool for a few moments.
Combine the noodles with the cooled vegetables, basil, pine nuts, and lemon juice, and toss thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for noodles to absorb the flavor. Serve chilled
Rinse the Tofu Shirataki in a colander, and drain well. Add to a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes; drain again.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook, while stirring, for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, just until soft. Season the mixture with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool for a few moments.
Combine the noodles with the cooled vegetables, basil, pine nuts, and lemon juice, and toss thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for noodles to absorb the flavor. Serve chilled
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