Shirataki Noodle Recipes » pine nuts http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com low carbohydrate, low calorie, Japanese noodles made from the konjac plant Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:51:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Shirataki Spaghetti with Beef and Eggplant Ragu http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/08/shirataki-spaghetti-with-beef-and-eggplant-ragu/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/08/shirataki-spaghetti-with-beef-and-eggplant-ragu/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:13:54 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=573 Shirataki Spaghetti with Beef and Eggplant Ragu Print Recipe type: Beef Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Ingredients 1 package Shirataki Spaghetti Noodles 1/2 pound 92%-lean ground beef 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 3 cups diced eggplant (about 1/2 medium) 2 teaspoons extra virgin more »]]>  

Shirataki Spaghetti with Beef and Eggplant Ragu
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Recipe type: Beef
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 package Shirataki Spaghetti Noodles
  • 1/2 pound 92%-lean ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 3 cups diced eggplant (about 1/2 medium)
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 8 ounce cans no salt added tomato sauce
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta (optional)
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse Shirataki Spaghetti Noodles. Dry on paper towels.
  2. Meanwhile, cook beef, garlic and fennel seeds in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, until the beef is browned, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add eggplant and oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant browns, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomato sauce and wine; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in oregano, salt and pepper.
  6. Place pasta on serving dish; serve topped with the sauce and sprinkled with pine nuts and feta, if using.
]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/08/shirataki-spaghetti-with-beef-and-eggplant-ragu/feed/ 0 Vegan Pesto Shirataki Penne Pasta Salad http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/02/vegan-pesto-shirataki-penne-pasta-salad/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/02/vegan-pesto-shirataki-penne-pasta-salad/#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:03:19 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=504 Recipe type: Vegan, Salads Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Ingredients 3 cups fresh basil (or 2 cups basil and one cup spinach) 3-4 large cloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 container silken tofu (about 6 ounces) 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast more »]]>
Vegan Pesto Shirataki Penne Pasta Salad
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Recipe type: Vegan, Salads
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 3 cups fresh basil (or 2 cups basil and one cup spinach)
  • 3-4 large cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 container silken tofu (about 6 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 pound Shirataki Penne Pasta
  • 1-2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • additional nuts, to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain the Shiratki Noodles under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In food processor, chop garlic and nuts until finely minced.
  3. Add remaining ingredients, except noodles and tomatoes and process until smooth.
  4. Toss pasta with sauce and tomatoes, and sprinkle with nuts.
  5. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2011/02/vegan-pesto-shirataki-penne-pasta-salad/feed/ 0 Salmon over Shirataki Noodles http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/11/salmon-over-shirataki-noodles/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/11/salmon-over-shirataki-noodles/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:21:57 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=296 Recipe type: Seafood Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Ingredients 4 salmon fillets or chicken if you prefer 1-2 packages (8 ounce) Shirataki Noodles 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger 1 smallish zucchini, cut in matchsticks 1 yellow summer more »]]>
Salmon over Shirataki Noodles
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Recipe type: Seafood
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets or chicken if you prefer
  • 1-2 packages (8 ounce) Shirataki Noodles
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
  • 1 smallish zucchini, cut in matchsticks
  • 1 yellow summer squash, cut in matchsticks
  • 2 ounces pine nuts
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • Cooking oil like canola
Instructions
  1. Rinse the Shirataki Noodles in cold water, set aside.
  2. Place pine nuts in a sauté or frying pan on med-high heat. Toss pan to keep them moving and brown them on several sides.
  3. Remove nuts from pan and turn the heat to low.
  4. Place garlic and ginger along with 2 tablespoons of oil and let sweat 10 minutes.
  5. Cut up Shirataki Noodles in several places to more of a manageable length.
  6. Preheat broiler.
  7. Rub salmon with oil, salt & pepper. Broil skin side down until they are cooked most of the way through. Turn off and keep warm.
  8. Turn the heat up on your ginger and garlic, add the 2 squashes and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  9. Add pine nuts back in and most of your Shirataki Noodles. Reserve a small handful of the Shirataki Noodles for the salad.
  10. Toss everything together, if it starts to stick, add more oil.
  11. Salt and pepper to taste and it’s done.
  12. I put the Shirataki Noodles in the center of the plate and top it with a salmon fillet.
  13. If you like raw green onion, that’s nice to have sprinkled on top.
]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/11/salmon-over-shirataki-noodles/feed/ 0 Ratatouille Shirataki w/Rosemary VIinagrette Sauce http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/11/ratatouille-shirataki-wrosemary-viinagrette-sauce/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/11/ratatouille-shirataki-wrosemary-viinagrette-sauce/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:05:04 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=292 Recipe type: Vegetarian Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Ingredients cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small eggplant, peeled and diced 1 small zucchini, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, more »]]>
Ratatouille Shirataki with Rosemary VIinagrette Sauce
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Recipe type: Vegetarian
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small eggplant, peeled and diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
  • 3 large roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 2 large scallions, sliced
  • 2 -8 ounce packages Shirataki Noodles
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Garnish: Rosemary sprigs, if desired
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, rosemary, and olive oil. Set aside until needed.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and scallions. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Rinse and drain Shirataki Noodles. Cut into 4 inch lengths and add to vegetable mixture.
  4. Stir fry until heated through.
  5. Pour reserved sauce over mixture and toss to coat.
  6. Continue cooking until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  7. Place on serving platter and sprinkle pine nuts (almonds work well, too!) and Feta cheese over top.
  8. Garnish with rosemary sprigs if desired.
  9. Serve warm.
]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/11/ratatouille-shirataki-wrosemary-viinagrette-sauce/feed/ 0 Shrimp, Artichokes and Shirataki Noodle Salad http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/10/shrimp-artichokes-and-shirataki-noodle-salad/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/10/shrimp-artichokes-and-shirataki-noodle-salad/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:32:26 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=243 Recipe type: Salads,Seafood Prep time: 3 hours 15 mins Total time: 3 hours 15 mins Ingredients 1 pound Shirataki Noodles 9 ounces artichoke hearts — quartered 2/3 pound shrimp, cooked — peeled 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh chives — chopped more »]]>
Shrimp, Artichokes and Shirataki Noodle Salad
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Recipe type: Salads,Seafood
Prep time: 3 hours 15 mins
Total time: 3 hours 15 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shirataki Noodles
  • 9 ounces artichoke hearts — quartered
  • 2/3 pound shrimp, cooked — peeled
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives — chopped
  • 1 whole egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon shallots — minced
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • pepper — to taste
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
Instructions
  1. Drain the Shirataki Noodles. Rinse under warm water . Rinse well. Place on paper towels to dry.
  2. Place artichoke hearts and shrimp in large bowl.
  3. Combine vinegar, mustard, chives, egg yolk and shallots in food processor or blender. Puree..
  4. Gradually add oil in a thin stream while machine is running.
  5. Season to taste with pepper.
  6. Add Shirataki Noodles to shrimp and artichokes.
  7. Pour dressing mixture over Shirataki Noodles, shrimp and artichokes and mix gently but thoroughly.
  8. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  9. Stir in pine nuts just before serving.
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Shiitake Mushrooms, Prosciutto and Shirataki Noodles
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Recipe type: Vegetarian,Side Dish
Prep time: 6 hours 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 6 hours 25 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shirataki Noodles
  • 1/2 cup olive oil — plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic — minced 8 ounce
  • Shiitake mushrooms -stems trimmed and diced
  • 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Prosciutto — fine chopped
  • 15 sun-dried tomatoes -thin sliced
  • 30 black olives — fine chop
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley — fine chop
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts — toasted lightly
  • Parmesan cheese — grated
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse Shirataki Noodles very well. Place on paper towels to dry and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic and black pepper to taste. Add the shiitake mushrooms and toss to coat them.
  3. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  4. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over low heat and cook the garlic, shallots and prosciutto till softened.
  5. Add shiitake mushroom mixture, sun-dried tomatoes and olives and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the wine and chicken broth and bring to boil for 3 minutes.
  7. Add parsley and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  8. In a large bowl toss the Shirataki Noodles with the mushroom sauce, pine nuts and the parmesan.
]]> http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/10/shiitake-mushrooms-prosciutto-and-shirataki-noodles/feed/ 0 Shirataki Noodles w/ Chicken and Pesto http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/08/shirataki-noodles-w-chicken-and-pesto/ http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/2009/08/shirataki-noodles-w-chicken-and-pesto/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:57:19 +0000 Debra http://shirataki-noodles.recipesilove.com/?p=66 Recipe type: Chicken Dishes / Salads Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Ingredients 1 pound Shirataki Noodles 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh pesto sauce 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 pound chicken breasts,skinned,bone 1 sliced blanched zucchini 1/3 cup fresh more »]]>
Shirataki Noodles with Chicken and Pesto
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Recipe type: Chicken Dishes / Salads
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shirataki Noodles
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh pesto sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 pound chicken breasts,skinned,bone
  • 1 sliced blanched zucchini
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
Instructions
  1. Drain the Shirataki Noodles. Rinse under warm water . Rinse well. Place on paper towels to dry.
  2. In a medium bowl,place oil,lemon juice,pesto sauce,egg yolk,seasoned salt and pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
  3. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture.
  4. Broil chicken breast halves on both sides until tender.
  5. Slice chicken, crosswise, into 1 inch wide strips.
  6. Toss remaining oil mixture with noodles and zucchini.
  7. Arrange on a serving platter.
  8. Place chicken slices over Shirataki Noodles ; sprinkle with pine nuts.
  9. Pour reserved oil mixture over salad.
  10. Serve immediately or chill.
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