169 Calorie BIG, BIG, BIG Bowl Of Noodles

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finallychelle
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In order to feel full— really full— at least once per day (a requirement in my life) and still keep my calorie intake low, I rely heavily on bean sprouts and tofu shirataki noodles.

Tofu shirataki noodles cost $2.29/package at Publix but I can get them at the local Asian markets for only $1.99. Fresh bean sprouts are $3.49/pound at Kroger, $3.99/pound at Publix— and only $1.19/pound at every Asian market in town (there are a total of 5 Asian markets in the next town over).

Hopefully you can find an inexpensive source for bean sprouts because they are SO versatile. I eat about one pound per day. If you have to travel far for then go ahead and buy 10 or 20 pounds or so. They can be frozen for up to 12 months if you blanch them first— shorter periods if you don’t. I go through 10 pounds in a week so I just zip lock ‘em without blanching, freeze them— and pull them out, as needed.

I try different concoctions and I must say that I have stumbled upon my best one yet, tonight.

Here is my recipe for the ultimate “169 Calorie BIG BIG BIG Bowl Of Noodles”:

Put your favorite non-stick frying pan on the stove, spray with non-stick spray and turn the jet to “HIGH.”

As it heats up, rinse the 1/2 pound package of tofu shirataki noodles in a colander with hot water and dump them into the frying pan.

As they start to cook, rinse 4 cups (that’s a LOT) of bean sprouts in the colander with cold water and dump them into the frying pan with the noodles.

Fry on HIGH, uncovered (that part is important), turning with a spatula, occasionally.

They will NOT stick to your pan. They are goof proof. They require VERY little attention.

While the bean sprouts and noodles are frying, thoroughly mix the following ingredients in a bowl:

lite soy sauce (1 tbsp), kimchee base or some other hot red sauce that you like the flavor of (1 tbsp), Anne’s Old Fashioned Chicken Base (3 tsp) OR 3 chicken bouillon cubes, McCormick Perfect Pinch Garlic and Herb Seasoning (1 tsp) and garlic powder (2 tsp).

Add a pinch of water if the mixture is too thick.

Once the bean sprouts begin to brown remove the pan from the heat and pour the spicy mixture over the noodles. Mix thoroughly into the noodles and bean sprouts with the spatula and serve.

The bean sprouts and tofu shirataki noodles work together to create a *really* good noodle feel in the mouth. The mixture is a bit high in sodium but you’re much better off eating this than potato chips for a snack.

Your big bowl of noodles will contain 11g of carbs (of which 5g are fiber, so it only has 6 net grams of carbohydrate), 4g of fat and 10g of protein.

I ate the entire bowl and I feel like I just finished Thanksgiving dinner.

Did I mention that the entire bowl was only 169 calories?

Sure I did— but it was worth mentioning again!

-Chelle
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  • scubacat
    scubacat Posts: 346 Member
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    I'm interested in this, thanks for sharing. I believe Dr. Oz mentioned these on his show before.
  • dipsl19
    dipsl19 Posts: 317 Member
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    bumppp
  • gimedatnow
    gimedatnow Posts: 173 Member
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    OMG this sounds so, so, SO good! I'm making this ASAP! Thank you for sharing!! :)
  • audigal2008
    audigal2008 Posts: 1,129 Member
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    BUMP I love bean sprouts!!!!
  • quichebradford
    quichebradford Posts: 327 Member
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    Sounds good, thanks for sharing! I'm going to try them!
  • Beijos
    Beijos Posts: 22 Member
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    bump
  • Sarw27
    Sarw27 Posts: 68 Member
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    Sounds like a fantastic meal for a PMS induced carbohydrate craving.

    It would probably be really yummy with a bag of frozen asian mixed veggies tossed in, too.

    Thanks!!
  • Wanting2BSkinny
    Wanting2BSkinny Posts: 78
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    Never tried it before, but it does sound interesting. May give it a try.
  • xcbballuver
    xcbballuver Posts: 186
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    bump!
  • JoanWill
    JoanWill Posts: 217
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    I love bean sprouts. I even use them on sandwiches. And alfaalfa sprouts too.
  • welcominganewself
    welcominganewself Posts: 283
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    BUMP!!!
  • mommyami1
    mommyami1 Posts: 154 Member
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    Love, love, love noodles! Gotta try this!
  • theba2il
    theba2il Posts: 548 Member
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    Thank you for sharing!!
  • testepp
    testepp Posts: 15
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    This sounds absolutely delicious. I've got to try it asap. :D
  • djcon
    djcon Posts: 216 Member
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    you know I love your recipes....found an asian restaurant in a university town 25 miles away...am going tomorrow to get the kimchee paste and noodles...
  • Gaia85
    Gaia85 Posts: 190 Member
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    This looks really good! Might have to try it and if I have calories to spare I can add some meat and a salad to it!
  • heatherseona
    heatherseona Posts: 49 Member
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    Would love to see a picture of what it looked like after you cooked them.
  • tanyaMax
    tanyaMax Posts: 524 Member
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    YUM!!!
  • tayteetots
    tayteetots Posts: 114 Member
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    bump
  • pearlymae
    pearlymae Posts: 100 Member
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    BUMP Thanks for sharing, sounds great.

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