Shirataki Noodles and Veggie Salad

Recipe: Shirataki Noodles and Veggie Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Shirataki Noodles
  • 1 can artichoke hearts
  • 1 carrot thinly sliced
  • broccoli florets — (or asparagus)
  • 1 red onion — sliced into strips
  • 3 green onions — sliced thinly
  • Parmesan cheese
Dressing
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • basil

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the artichoke hearts and cut them into quarters. Add Shirataki Noodles and the remaining salad makings (except the parmesan) and toss with the dressing.
  2. Give it a generous sprinkling of parmesan and refrigerate.

Number of servings (yield): 1

Marinated Artichoke Hearts w/ Shirataki Noodles

Recipe: Marinated Artichoke Hearts w/ Shirataki Noodles

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ( 2-8 ounce packages)  Shirataki Noodles
  • 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped and drained, reserving liquid
  • 1/2 green pepper — chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper — chopped
  • 2 tbs mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan Cheese — grated
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil — (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley — (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
  • salt And pepper — to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss the marinated artichoke hearts and the peppers.
  2. Combine remaining ingredients, including reserved artichoke liquid, and toss with pasta

Cooking time (duration): 15 minutes

Meal type: lunch

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Shirataki Noodles & Artichokes

Recipe: Shirataki Noodles & Artichokes

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh baby artichokes
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages Shirataki Noodles
  • 1/2 cup tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic — minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil — or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh tomato — chopped
  • 1/2 cup olives — Kalamata
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese — optional

Instructions

  1. Cut stems off artichokes. Peel off tough outer leaves to reveal yellow-green hearts. Cut artichokes into quarters.
  2. Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice with 2 cups water in a medium bowl. Add artichokes to lemon water and toss to prevent discoloration. Drain.
  3. Steam artichokes until tender, about 20 minutes. chill.
  4. In a large pot, drain and rinse Shirataki noodles with cold water.
  5. To make salad dressing: combine tomato juice, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree for 30 seconds.
  6. Toss together artichokes, Shirataki noodles, capers, olives and feta cheese in a large bowl salad bowl. Pour dressing over and toss well.

Number of servings (yield): 4

Meal type: lunch