Low carb diet options range from Atkins to Dukan to Paleo-style. What all these plans have in common: Eliminating starchy foods such as pasta. Now a new food product can answer your longing for pasta without the guilt.
Say hello to shirataki noodles. These nifty noodles range from totally zero carbs and zero calories to a small amount. But they do allow you to come up with concoctions such as guilt-free macaroni and cheese and even a version of rice.
Shirataki is made from the soluble fiber of a plant called the Konnyaku Imo. The fiber is known as glucomannan. Just like with tofu, these noodles absorb the flavors of a dish. However, be sure to drain thoroughly. Then rinse the pasta in cold water for 10 to 15 seconds. Put in boiling water for a minute, then dry on a paper towel before using.
For example, Miracle Noodle Shirataki Fettuccini Gluten Free has zero calories and less than one gram of carbohydrates per serving. Rinse thoroughly to remove the faint odor, and then try heating up with cream cheese for a low-carb delight.
Then there’s Miracle Noodle Miracle Rice™ Gluten-Free Shirataki Rice. Sprinkle with soy sauce and add shredded chicken and low-carb vegetables for a delicious dinner.
Or for something different, try making a dessert out of Miracle Noodle Gluten-Free Shirataki Angel Hair heated and then mixed with ricotta cheese, a dash of cinnamon and zero-calorie sweetener.