This makes the second time I've tried these shiratake noodles. The first time was the Tofu Shiratake by House Foods and this batch was Nasoya Shiratake. They both worked fine in the dishes I tried. These noodles may be my new favorite thing. Even better? They are only 20 calories per serving - and a whole package is only 40 calories!
But I will warn you... if you are AT ALL sensitive to smells turning you off from eating/cooking etc. ... then don't bother. These noodles have a scent that is certainly off-putting... BUT... all you have to do is rinse them, several times in cold water, and heat them a little in a non-stick skillet. The smell comes from the calcium hydroxide they are packed in. The first time I used them I thought I got a bad batch! But it will tell you on the packaging to rinse them.
Tonight's dish.... Gluten Free (did I mention these are gluten free!?) Super Veggie Alfredo Pasta!
You'll need these things:
1 package of rinsed shiratake noodles
2 small zucchini, julienned (or sliced)
6 white button mushrooms
3 cloves of garlic, sliced
1/2 red pepper, sliced in strips
1/2 yellow pepper, sliced in strips
1 1/2 c. broccoli florets
1 c. baby spinach
3/4 c. Alfredo sauce (90 calories or less per serving)
1/2 tbsp. olive oil
cracked black pepper
salt to taste
Rinse your noodles in a colander. Place a non-stick skillet on medium and heat noodles for a few minutes to dry them out. In a larger skillet heat oil and place in all vegetables except mushrooms and spinach. Cook vegetables until al dente and then add in mushrooms, spinach, noodles and sauce. Cook about five more minutes. Top with fresh ground black pepper and grated Parmesan.
Makes 2 servings - 240 calories each (yes, only 240!)
