5 healthy recipes with veggie noodles
Do you love your pasta, but hate how too much of it can wreak havoc on your waistline? Try making your own noodles out of veggies for healthier versions of your pasta favorites. Use a spiral vegetable slicer or vegetable peeler to create noodles made of nutrient-packed carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, squash and other firm vegetables.
Do you love your pasta, but hate how too much of it can wreak havoc on your waistline? Try making your own noodles out of veggies for healthier versions of your pasta favorites. Use a spiral vegetable slicer or vegetable peeler to create noodles made of nutrient-packed carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, squash and other firm vegetables.
Chile-Lime Veggie Noodles
This quick stir-fry is great for busy nights. The lime, chile-garlic sauce and multicolored peppers bring a lot of flavor and color to this dish.
Per serving: 343 calories, 9g fat, 52g carbohydrates, 15g protein, 10g fiber, 587mg sodium, 616mg potassium
Shrimp Piccata Zucchini Noodles
Although this might seem more of a summer dish, shrimp piccata with zucchini noodles is a tasty dish anytime. Using a spiral vegetable slicer, cut zucchini lengthwise into long thin strands or strips. Stop when you reach the seeds in the middle.
Per serving: 280 calories, 15g fat, 13g carbohydrates,2 4g protein, 3g fiber, 516mg sodium, 1002mg potassium
Pork Turnip Miso Ramen
Ramen noodle lovers should try this version with ramen noodles made from mild turnips. Goes great with sriracha hot sauce.
Per serving: 160 calories, 4g fat, 15g carbohydrates, 16g protein, 4g fiber, 447mg sodium, 889mg potassium
Sweet Potato Carbonera Kale
Using sweet potato noodles instead of traditional pasta in this carbonara recipe is a healthier alternative. Add kale for fiber, flavor and crunch.
Per serving: 431 calories, 16g fat, 54g carbohydrates, 23g protein, 8g fiber, 718mg sodium, 1298mg potassium
Spaghetti Squash Meatballs
Who doesn't love spaghetti and meatballs? Enjoy this popular comfort food without the guilt by subbing in spaghetti squash.
Per serving: 409 calories, 18g fat, 31g carbohydrates, 32g protein, 8g fiber, 581mg sodium, 1233mg potassium
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