Healthy Pasta Swap Recipes: Zucchini Noodles, Spaghetti Squash, and More
Z'paghetti (a.k.a. Zucchini Noodles)
Zucchini noodles are sooooo good, and these recipes are easier to whip up than you might think! A simple (read: inexpensive) vegetable spiralizer like the Veggetti is all you need. You can even get by with a regular veggie peeler, if you like...
This bowl of perfectly seasoned veggie noodles and protein will obliterate a craving for Chinese food. And unlike regular lo mein -- with its oily, carby ways -- ours won't leave you feeling bogged down.
Tofu Shirataki Noodle Substitute
We've been trading out traditional noodles for this low-calorie swap for years. After all, an entire two-serving bag has just 20 calories! If you're new to the world of tofu shirataki, click here to learn more about it; if you're an old pro, keep reading for recipes...
Spaghetti Squash
Turning a big yellow spaghetti squash into a mound of tender noodles is a piece of cake; in fact, we've got three simple methods to choose from. Once you've got that part down, you can enjoy those noodles however you like regular spaghetti… Dare we say, we like 'em better than ordinary spaghetti!
This is the one... The recipe you need to bookmark ASAP, because your family is going to be requesting it over and over again. It's got all the comfort-food goodness of the original, but you can eat a huge plateful without a huge calorie impact. All that fiber and protein will keep you full for days... (Okay, maybe not days. But at least until breakfast the next morning!)
Broccoli Cole Slaw
Here's another classic we've been employing in recipes since the early days. Prep here is as minimal as it comes: The broccoli stems are already shredded and ready to be steamed -- in a skillet or, if the packaging says it's OK, right in the bag! Find it in the produce aisle...
Bakes & Casseroles
Pasta bakes are notably delicious, but they're generally loaded with cheese and/or creamy sauce. And calorie-dense pasta + other high-cal ingredients = nutritional disaster. None of that here! These dishes feature the aforementioned swaps in place of the starchy stuff, plus other smart ingredients...
Chew on this:
Happy January 29th, National Corn Chip Day. Pick up a bag of baked tortilla chips (heeeey, Guiltless Gourmet) to dunk into your Holy Moly Guacamole.
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