Kelp noodles are a great substitute for pasta. They are made from nothing but kelp, and are very low carb. an entire 12 oz package only contains 3g of carbohydrate and totals 18 calories! If you are tired of spaghetti squash, or looking to get a few more trace minerals into your diet, these are the way to go! Quick, easy, and very versatile. Look for packages of kelp noodles in the refrigerator section of better markets.
• 1 lb pork, cut into cubes • 12 oz kelp noodles • 1/2 cup chopped onions or leeks • 1 cup chopped celery • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped • 1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil • 1 Tbsp chopped ginger • 2 Tbsp Tamari (wheat free) soy sauce • 2 cloves crushed garlic • 2 Tbsp arrowroot powder • Pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the ginger and the onions (or leeks), sauté 2 minutes. Add the meat, turning often, until browned on all sides. Next, add the remaining vegetables except the garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add the kelp noodles and soy sauce. After several more minutes, add the arrowroot to thicken the sauce, and the crushed garlic. Toss well until the sauce has thickened, then serve. Top with fresh ground pepper.
Zone info: 4 servings at 1 carb block, 4 protein blocks, 8 fat blocks" />
Kelp Noodle Stir Fry Scott Hagnas | February 1 2008
Time: 20 minutes
Kelp noodles are a great substitute for pasta. They are made from nothing but kelp, and are very low carb. an entire 12 oz package only contains 3g of carbohydrate and totals 18 calories! If you are tired of spaghetti squash, or looking to get a few more trace minerals into your diet, these are the way to go! Quick, easy, and very versatile. Look for packages of kelp noodles in the refrigerator section of better markets.
• 1 lb pork, cut into cubes • 12 oz kelp noodles • 1/2 cup chopped onions or leeks • 1 cup chopped celery • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped • 1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil • 1 Tbsp chopped ginger • 2 Tbsp Tamari (wheat free) soy sauce • 2 cloves crushed garlic • 2 Tbsp arrowroot powder • Pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the ginger and the onions (or leeks), sauté 2 minutes. Add the meat, turning often, until browned on all sides. Next, add the remaining vegetables except the garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add the kelp noodles and soy sauce. After several more minutes, add the arrowroot to thicken the sauce, and the crushed garlic. Toss well until the sauce has thickened, then serve. Top with fresh ground pepper.
Zone info: 4 servings at 1 carb block, 4 protein blocks, 8 fat blocks
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