Have you tried Shirataki noodles before? They’re often called “Miracle” noodles or “Zero” noodles because of the fact they contain no calories, fat or carbs! Sounds too good to be true, right? They’re naturally gluten-free and grain-free, meaning they are also suitable for Paleo diets.
Suffice to say, they’re often used by people trying to lose weight and make an excellent alternative to wheat or rice-based noodles.
I decided to use them to create a classic peanut noodle style dish. To make it paleo-friendly I used almond butter instead of peanut and coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
It later dawned on me that mange tout peas aren’t paleo-friendly (doh!) as a big part of the diet is “no legumes” so if you’re here for a paleo recipe – please ignore those peas you see in the photos!!
The perfectionist in me was tempted to make the meal again without them but the lazy girl in me insists it’s fine. I might update the photos next time I make it… But anyway, you can of course use whichever vegetables you want!
So how does it taste? I had heard mixed reviews about the shirataki noodles and their texture but I found them absolutely delicious!
They are slightly more chewy but it’s not at all unpleasant, in fact I loved it and would happily eat these instead of wheat or rice noodles any day.
I read somewhere that they were similar to kelp noodles which I have to disagree with. Although I love kelp noodles in their own right, they are very chewy and rubbery – you would not mistake those for regular noodles!
Coconut aminos do an amazing job at creating a soy sauce flavour without containing any soy and the almond butter could almost be mistaken for peanut butter in this dish, especially when mixed with the rest of the ingredients. You could also use cashew butter or tahini.
So all in all, you’ve got a healthy, vegan & paleo-friendly dish that tastes just like a classic peanut noodle stir fry. Delicious!
Not only is this dish so healthy but it’s SO easy too and can be ready in under 10 minutes! That’s always a good thing. You simply need to stir fry the veg, add the noodles and the rest of the ingredients to make a sauce.
One pan, minimal washing up, ready in a flash and all for under 200 calories. It’s a dream come true…
This noodle dish is:
- Vegetarian & vegan
- Gluten-free & paleo-friendly
- Dairy-free & eggless
- Low calorie (only 190 calories for a very generous serving!)
- One-pan (minimal washing up)
- Ready in under 10 minutes and SO easy to make
Shirataki Noodles with Almond Butter Sauce (Vegan + Paleo)
A delicious dinner that's easy, healthy and both vegan and paleo-friendly! Feel free to use whichever veg you wish. Mushroom and peppers would also work really well.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp mild olive oil or coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 spring onions, diced
- 100 g long-stemmed broccoli
- 1 small carrot, cut into small batons
- 1/4 cabbage, shredded
- 1 pack, g Shirataki noodles*
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 or 2 tsp sriracha sauce, depending on how spicy you want it
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos**
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a wok or large saucepan on a medium heat and add the garlic and onions. Cook for a couple of minutes until softened, then add the rest of the veg.
- Whilst the vegetables are cooking, prepare your shirataki noodles by emptying them out of the packet and rinsing them well with warm water. Add them in with the vegetables.
- Once everything is just about cooked, add the almond butter, sriracha and coconut aminos. Stir into the vegetables and noodles to create a sauce and warm through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*You can often find shirataki noodles in health food stores. They are usually called either "zero" or "miracle" noodles. You can also buy them online.
**Coconut aminos can be found in health food stores or online. If you're not avoiding soy, you can use equal amounts of soy sauce or tamari sauce (gluten-free).
Nutrition Information
Yield 1Amount Per Serving Calories 190Carbohydrates 19.3gFiber 7.9gProtein 8.1g
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Love the recipe but would have liked some guidance on how long to cook the vegetables
Thank you ever so much for this delicious recipe! I made this when I first tried shirataki tofu noodles, and I am so glad I did. No other recipes have come close.
I seem to need an extra tablespoon of almond butter, but that’s my only change.
Thank you. My hubby preferred this recipe to a pasta primavera dish in an Italian restaurant. He said that this is special!
I posted a picture and a link on my Facebook page
Looks delicious. I an counting calories and I wonder hos many calories it is? It seems to be more than 190.
Grateful for answer.
Hi Nina, the noodles are calorie free so its a very low-cal recipe. You can double check for yourself on a site like MyFitnessPal, if you like.
Actually Nina is correct. There is 120 calories in 1 tables of olive mild oil/coconut oil, and 100 calories in 1 tables of almond butter(this is assuming they are weighed out correctly!) so thats over 200 calories in just those 2 items, not taking the rest of the ingredients into account.
Shirataki Noodles are made from tofu. Miracle Noodles and Miracle Rice are made from the root of the konjac plant. There’s a big difference between the two. Just thought I’d share. Great recipe, I used Shirataki Noodles.
Other way around. And it looks like the tofu noodles still have konjac in them.
you mention soy sauce in the notes but i didnt see that in the recipe?
coconut aminos
Love the recipe, absolutely one of the best dishes I’ve cooked during my current diet, I’m just a bit confused by the number of calories stated. I dont doubt there being around 200 calories in the dish but olive oil/coconut oil alone is about 120-130 per tbsp , while almond butter would be about 90 on it’s own for a tablespoon and 20 for the noodles…which is about 230cal not counting the vegetables. So I was just wondering how you came about the 190cal. Still in love with the dish, just counting calories on my diet so I want to be mindful.
I have never been so sick before. My tummy is swollen, I cannot throw up or anything else. There needs to be a warning about the amount of fibre in the noodles having the potential to make you sick. It feels like I ate a basketball.
Sorry, but in general it sounds like your diet is all over the place; unstable, which would be the real source of the discomfort cause.
I consume a low carb diet, and every time I consume more carbs then normal, that’s when I experience the symptoms you described.
For me high fiber has nothing to do with that. Fiber in general just goes right through you (which is why you subtract it from the carbs) instead it’s the increased carbs in general that messes with me.
However, these noodles do not bother me and give me those symptoms. Actually, I feel better after eating these noodles then when I consume “regular” flour pasta.
This was a first-time for me re shirataki noodles. This turned out fantastic! I rinsed noodles well, drained, boiled 2-3 minutes and then stir-fried them in dry pan for about 10 minutes to remove all moisture.
I didn’t have the vegetables on hand that you used, but what I did have was really yummy: onions, peppers, garlic, carrots, cauliflower, radish slices, peas, chopped kale. The sauce was great. Added splash of lime at the end. Served salmon on the side. SO glad I found this recipe. Really wanted to like the shirataki noodles so searched for recipe that I thought would sell me. This fit the bill. Thank you.
My question is how does this recipe do with meal prep? I typically make one big serving and ration it out for lunch throughout the week. Would this be okay to put in the fridge for a week or will the noodles get soggy?
Good question… I honestly don’t know. I have a feeling the noodles don’t last too long once cooked and start to go a bit “gummy”. Sorry I can’t help but please let me know if you try it out!
It looks great i would like to share my experience with Miracle Noodles. I have purchased these to replace some of the carbs in my diet and yes i am still enjoying the feel of pasta and rice.
I made this tonight. My mother is very suspicious of vegan food but loved it :)
Thank you for a lovely recipe :)
Haha! My dad is the same with vegan food, you have to try and convince him it’s just food that happens to be vegan… Anyway, I’m SO glad to hear she loved it! Thanks Kate :-)
I am eating this right now as I type (it saves me from choking since I am literally inhaling this!) OMG! THIS IS SO GOOD!!!! I AM MAKING THIS WEEKLY AND EATING IT DAILY LOL!
This made me laugh out loud with a big smile on my face, thank you Kinsey! :D I’m so pleased you enjoyed it as much as I do!
Yummy! This looks so delicious, Aimee! I absolutely love noodle dishes like this one! <3
Thank you Sina!
The perfect dinner! Love all those flavours! What a fun dish!
Thanks Ceara :-)
This looks gorgeous and very delicious! I eat shirataki noodles occasionally (my problem is never getting it quite dry enough!) but I do enjoy it and your almond butter sauce sounds delicious to me. I’m going to go out and get a couple more packets of the noodles very soon!
Thank you, Monica! I only eat them occasionally too but when I do, I always coat them in nut butter and spicy sauce :-)
This is one of my favorite lunches! I haven’t tried it with coconut aminos yet, but do have them in my fridge. Will have to make it this week.
Thanks, Alisa! Yes, noodles + nut butter + spicy sauce = always a good choice :-)
I love shiratake noodles! This dish looks amazing, so my kind of meal! The only problem for me though is that I need my carbs. If I have the shiratake I am starving less than an hour later. I am really active so I need the calories or I need to eat like every hour! LOL! But I do love them, I just need about 4 packets to satisfy me. HA!
Honestly, I usually go for other noodles because they’re a bit more nutritional and, like you say, add those needed carbs but I love that there is a delicious option out there for people on a grain-free diet or those who need to eat less carbs. And it’s perfect for a light meal if you know you’re gonna have a giant dessert or you’ve overeaten at lunch :-)
Seriously look into keto! Don’t be discouraged at “phad diet” rumors as keto will save you from “needing carbs because you become too hungry too soon.”
It sounds to me like you have to many carbs in, and not enough protein. Protein is key to help you to stay feeling fully much longer then carbs could ever dream to!
It’s actually the carbs keeping you in a state of constant hunger, and the reason boils down to your body energy and how you get it.
If you make your body get it from carbs, and you’re active, it’s no wonder why you’re always hungry! Make your body create ketones instead, and you’ll see a huge decrease in hunger after you become fat adapted.
This recipe is perfect for keto!
It looks great Aimee! I have never tried Shirataki noodles. I’ve always steered clear of them because I’m of the opinion that food should have calories and if it doesn’t there’s something not quite right about it! I’d totally dig this with some udon noodles though. Yum!
I know what you mean, Mel. Other noodles (like soba) would usually be my go-to choice but I love that there is a delicious option for those who need lower carbs or simply want a lighter meal :-)
Omg this looks so delicious! I have never tried Shirataki noodles but it looks like I will have to now, they sound amazing!
Thanks Zena! It’s crazy that something with no calories or carbs can make such a great replacement for regular noodles!
I tried shirataki noodles once and, sadly, was not a fan. I may have over cooked them though. However, the rest of this dish sounds fabulous! I would probably just go for soba noodles or even spaghetti noodles, but would not change anything else! And I do not get those Paleo people with their no legumes attitude…I couldn’t live without them. (Though I am totally aware that most people think that about my diet as well – “what? give up cheese? No way!” LOL).
A lot of people who are drawn to the paleo diet, do it for digestive or autoimmune reasons, and unfortunately many legumes aggravate those conditions. I actually have to go easy on them myself. But like you, I couldn’t live without them altogether! Especially as peanut is technically a legume and a life without peanut butter is an upsetting thought for me…
My kids aren’t a fan but I do enjoy the Shirataki noodles! More for me and gluten-free :)
Haha! The more for yourself, the better :-)
You had me at the sauce. This looks so darn good!
Thanks Linda :-)
Don’t you dare change these photos, they are beautiful just as is! But i can totally relate to the lazy vs. perfectionist struggle. I have eyed those noodles so many times at the grocery store. Just the package feels so funky and squishy lol, but your positive review just might make me try them now. Kelp noodles are not my thing, too crunchy, but these look much less weird. I really love the sound of this sauce! I actually usually prefer almond butter in things than peanut anyways, and I am a big coconut amigos fan. A very chop-stick worthy meal :)
“coconut amigos” LOL! Sorry, that really made me laugh! They should re-name them :-) And thank you for your kind words, as always Natalie. This blog definitely makes me challenge my perfectionist struggles. If I couldn’t get them under control, there would be very few recipes on this blog haha!
Bahahaha…oh autocorrect :D
Oh yum! Love shiritaki noodles, and this recipe looks great!
Thank you Becky!
Love healthy dishes that you can make in 10 minutes! I have to check out these noodles, never heard of them! Lovely post:)
Thanks Hana :-)
Mmm yes! So so good! My brother and I love making these pad thai type of noodle dishes..so good!
Thanks Rebecca :-) Me too!
I’ve never tried Shirataki noodles before, but your bowl definitely looks amaaazing! Especially with all the veggies and this sauce… I’m getting hungry now :D
Lots of love & I hope you have a great day! :)
Thank you, my dear! :-)