My 236 Calorie (Very Filling) Italian-style Lunch

finallychelle
finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
edited September 30 in Recipes
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I dry-fried a package of tofu shirataki noodles (on "HIGH" in a non-stick pan sprayed with cooking spray), lowered the heat to medium, then added a diced, leftover 3 oz boneless skinless chicken breast and 2 cups of crushed tomatoes-- along with an obscene amount of garlic and basil.

I let it all simmer for about 20 minutes and ended up with over a POUND of lip-smacking, delicious food that only had 236 calories!

I *love* tofu shirataki noodles and eat them at least once per day. If you rinse them well and dry-fry them, as I described, they taste fantastic.

-Chelle
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  • amberlineilene
    amberlineilene Posts: 153
    I can never find shirataki noodles :( I want.
  • bovbjerg
    bovbjerg Posts: 172 Member
    BUMP - I'd like to try this! Thanks for sharing!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    This sorta looks like what I had for lunch...were your crushed tomatoes low sodium? I realized the ones I used definitely added crazy sodium..argh...
  • danika1066
    danika1066 Posts: 3
    This is a great tip! I love love love shirataki noodles, too. I have been using several paper towels to dry them, and then I microwave them. But I will definitely try this "dry fry" technique! I don't understand people who say they are disgusting.
  • Alissa_Sal
    Alissa_Sal Posts: 141
    OMG this looks amazing! I will have to try it.
  • bookyeti
    bookyeti Posts: 544 Member
    Wow, that looks delish. Doubt I can get those noodles around here, though. Live in the boonies. They don't even know what 'sprouted grain' bread is. Sheesh! Will have to make my own soon. *rolls eyes*
  • rlynn1150
    rlynn1150 Posts: 17 Member
    Bump
  • danika1066
    danika1066 Posts: 3
    I had the same problem. The only place that had them anywhere near me was Whole Foods, but they were out of them every time I went. So I ordered them online--for a better price, too. I highly recommend them. http://www.house-foods.com/Tofu/tofu_shirataki.aspx

    They keep for a long time in the fridge, so I got a variety pack. :-)
  • bsteffneyjr
    bsteffneyjr Posts: 40 Member
    sorry but what does Bump mean??I keep seeing it and feel left out.
  • noogie98
    noogie98 Posts: 451 Member
    sorry but what does Bump mean??I keep seeing it and feel left out.

    Bump is a way to keep track of a thread you want to follow. It makes it easier to find it at a later time without having to search the boards for the topic. :smile:
  • mrivera713
    mrivera713 Posts: 232 Member
    I think it moves the messages up or something in the forum??? I've seen it before on another group forum I am part of. But I'm probably wrong.

    Ok, I was wrong! Now how do we keep track of it?
  • bstilland
    bstilland Posts: 122 Member
    I had the same problem. The only place that had them anywhere near me was Whole Foods, but they were out of them every time I went. So I ordered them online--for a better price, too. I highly recommend them. http://www.house-foods.com/Tofu/tofu_shirataki.aspx

    They keep for a long time in the fridge, so I got a variety pack. :-)

    Thanks for the link! I can't wait to try this recipe.
  • JeremiahStone
    JeremiahStone Posts: 682 Member
    Don't know where I could get shritaki noodles from.. :/ think ramen noodles a good sub?
  • Fiesta80
    Fiesta80 Posts: 35
    i buy my noodles from amazon.com. i will def try this recipe!! sounds delish :)
  • laurad1406
    laurad1406 Posts: 341
    will definitely be trying this! thanks!
  • sarah829522
    sarah829522 Posts: 139
    i buy my noodles from amazon.com. i will def try this recipe!! sounds delish :)

    Do they come cold shipped? Or do they have to stay cold?
  • noogie98
    noogie98 Posts: 451 Member
    I think it moves the messages up or something in the forum??? I've seen it before on another group forum I am part of. But I'm probably wrong.

    Ok, I was wrong! Now how do we keep track of it?

    Go to your profile page & in the bottom left corner it will show your recent posts; just click on the see all tab & they will come up. If you have commented or 'bumped' the post, it will be there for you to find it. Hope this helps!! :smile:
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    I can never find shirataki noodles :( I want.

    They ship to Canada and I believe internationally. http://www.thelowcarbgrocery.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=132_137_409
  • sblair77
    sblair77 Posts: 355 Member
    yum!
  • Tonyajangel
    Tonyajangel Posts: 106
    sounds great!
  • terryrob2
    terryrob2 Posts: 76 Member
    Bump
  • emilydmac
    emilydmac Posts: 382 Member
    bump
  • jyls
    jyls Posts: 42 Member
    Bump
  • ocasais
    ocasais Posts: 2 Member
    I am not a fan of tofu but then again I have not had it in years! This looks really good so I'm going to give these noodles a try!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    This is a great tip! I love love love shirataki noodles, too. I have been using several paper towels to dry them, and then I microwave them. But I will definitely try this "dry fry" technique! I don't understand people who say they are disgusting.

    I wanted to like them, I promise you. But the hard/rubbery texture and the smell of fisssshhhh emanating off them turned me off. :sick:
  • MsPinVa
    MsPinVa Posts: 29 Member
    oh thank you!!! Another alternative! usually I fix my pasta/italian cravings using spaghetti squash as the noodles, this looks way more like spaghetti :)
  • No1Halima
    No1Halima Posts: 1
    Thanks, I'll try this...
  • allaboutfamily
    allaboutfamily Posts: 34 Member
    bump
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    This is a great tip! I love love love shirataki noodles, too. I have been using several paper towels to dry them, and then I microwave them. But I will definitely try this "dry fry" technique! I don't understand people who say they are disgusting.

    I wanted to like them, I promise you. But the hard/rubbery texture and the smell of fisssshhhh emanating off them turned me off. :sick:

    You must must must dry fry the noodles if you want to be happy with them. It gets rid of whatever fishy smell remains after rinsing and improves the texture. Spray your pan with Pam and cook on high until they're bone dry.
  • wolffcm
    wolffcm Posts: 8 Member
    bump
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