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 too.
Suffice to say, they're often used by people trying to lose weight and make an excellent alternative to wheat or rice-based noodles.
So how does it taste? I had heard mixed reviews about the shirataki noodles and their texture but I found them surprisingly good!
They are definitely more chewy but it's not at all unpleasant, in fact I enjoyed it.
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 (minus the mange tout) dish that is easy to make low carb and keto friendly (by using low carb vegetables) and 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
- Easy to make low carb and keto-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
📖 Recipe
Shirataki Noodles with Almond Butter Sauce (Vegan + Gluten-free)
A delicious dinner that's easy, healthy and both vegan and gluten-free. Feel free to use whichever veg you wish, to suit your tastes and diet. Mushroom and peppers would also work really well for a low-carb paleo version.
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
- ¼ 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
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
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 :)
Aimee says
"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!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
Bahahaha...oh autocorrect :D
Becky says
Oh yum! Love shiritaki noodles, and this recipe looks great!
Aimee says
Thank you Becky!
Hana | Nirvana Cakery says
Love healthy dishes that you can make in 10 minutes! I have to check out these noodles, never heard of them! Lovely post:)
Aimee says
Thanks Hana :-)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Mmm yes! So so good! My brother and I love making these pad thai type of noodle dishes..so good!
Aimee says
Thanks Rebecca :-) Me too!
Mara says
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! :)
Aimee says
Thank you, my dear! :-)