Noodles are such comfort food. Easy to prepare, so versatile and delicious. When I first started eating low carb, noodles were among the foods I missed the most. It took a while to find an alternative that I truly enjoyed. These Simple Low Carb Noodles fit the bill.
Shirataki or Konjac noodles are made from a root vegetable but have so much fibre in them, that they’re virtually carb-free. They have a distinct smell that you’ll notice when you open the package but they don’t taste like that so don’t worry!! Just rinse them well. They will take on the flavour of whatever sauce you choose.
There’s a secret to the preparation of these noodles that not everyone knows. It makes a difference in the texture if you dry pan-fry these noodles after rinsing! Just heat a pan with NO OIL and add the rinsed/drained noodles. Let them cook for a few minutes until they stop steaming. This improves the texture and makes them less chewy.
Simple Low Carb Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 package Shirataki spaghetti noodles or use Konjac noodles
- 1 tbsp butter salted
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp chives
Instructions
- Drain and rinse noodles. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Heat a frying pan without any oil. Add noodles and stir. Heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add butter and garlic. Heat and stir until butter is melted.
- Add parmesan cheese and cheese. Cook for another minute.
- Serve.
Notes
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