Low Cal Pasta or Rice Product?

fabandfunat51

I am not a big pasta or rice eater because of the high calorie count, but get cravings occasionally. (THAT DARN FOOD NETWORK!) :sad: I know its fine to have some once in a while, however it kills me to spend 220+ calories on a cup of the stuff. Anyone have any type of substitution that has the same texture/taste as pasta or rice? I know spagetti squash is great (I actually LOVE it!) but its not he same.

Thanks!

weightlossloser13

I actually know of a GREAT substitute! Cauliflower!

You put fresh cauliflower into a food blender and puree till it is about the consistency of rice, and then microwave it in a covered dish. Cauliflower has enough of its own moisture that it will just get nice and fluffy like rice is!

karrielynn80

Speghetti Squash... it's amazing!!! I love it. & use it in speghetti dishes, lasagna dishes now. It is a lil wetter, than actual pasta and some say a bit sweeter, but i can't taste that (or don't mind it maybe)...

Also, can't you get like "rice" pastas & Gluten free for lower carb counts???

fabandfunat51

Thanks guys! I will try the cauliflower for sure. I've searched for low carb / glutten products - high in calorie though. I'll keep on searching. Thanks!

karrielynn80

OH, i've also pureed it, and it makes a very nice (mashed potato like) paste. I'm thinking of using it to make like fritters... is that what they are called... pureeing it, adding some cheese & other ingredients & doing like a small pancake... does that make sense?

I use pureed cauliflower + egg white as pizza crust & would love to try it as some kind of desert crust by adding sweetener ... but that's another for my "wish list"

fabandfunat51

You know what? That sounds really good! thanks.