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
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
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!
Aimee says
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 :-)
Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says
Omg this looks so delicious! I have never tried Shirataki noodles but it looks like I will have to now, they sound amazing!
Aimee says
Thanks Zena! It's crazy that something with no calories or carbs can make such a great replacement for regular noodles!
Jenn says
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).
Aimee says
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...
Nicole Dawson says
My kids aren't a fan but I do enjoy the Shirataki noodles! More for me and gluten-free :)
Aimee says
Haha! The more for yourself, the better :-)
Linda @ Veganosity says
You had me at the sauce. This looks so darn good!
Aimee says
Thanks Linda :-)