Instead of rice or pasta?

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iRun4wine
iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
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I'm making a shrimp and veggie stir-fry/pasta type of meal... shrimp and veggies with tomato sauce that was originally going to go on whole wheat pasta, but I'm not in the mood for pasta (and 2 ounces is not worth 180 calories to me), and I don't like rice:sick: . What else could I do with my shrimp/veggie/marinara sauce creation? The only idea I came up with was to have it in a whole wheat wrap (which I love:love: ).

Anyone have any better ideas? :flowerforyou:

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  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,323 Member
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    Have you ever tried quinoa? It's a good sub for rice but doesn't taste exactly like it.
  • nehptune
    nehptune Posts: 138
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    yeah, quinoa is awesome!

    or...
    you could cut zucchini into super thin strips and steam/boil it to make "zucchini pasta" way less calories than the real thing, but really yummy.

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  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
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    Haven't tried it... I will look for it next time I shop.

    The zucchini is a good idea, too. I don't have any on hand right now, but I will keep that in mind! :smile:
  • LosingWithMJ
    LosingWithMJ Posts: 3
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    Spagetti squash is great
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,323 Member
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    Definitely spaghetti squash is good, and it's in season now (depending on where you are).
  • mrd232
    mrd232 Posts: 331
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    Grated cauliflower or zucchini are great in place of rice.

    Spaghetti squash, zucchini, or eggplant, julienned worked work in place of pasta.
  • sabbles
    sabbles Posts: 37
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    gnocchi, cous cous, or a combo of zucchini and squash strips.

    another option is make a whole wheat pita pizza

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