Vegetarian "Ramen Noodles"
A college kid's best friend: Ramen. We all have had it at some point in our lives... and many of us have grown strangely fond of it's salty, brothy goodness. So, to satisfy my (recently graduated) college self, I ventured out to find a healthy version of this old-school favorite:
Shirataki noodles to the rescue yet again! This time, I used the angel hair kind to achieve the same texture as regular ramen noodles. Since my fresh ingredients were limited, I used dried garlic, cilantro, and onion for flavor. To achieve that salty and colorful kick, I used 1/3 to 1/2 a packet of Saza Goya Culantro Y Achiote seasoning. One can of no msg veggie stock (with a mere 10 calories a can), a splash of liquid egg whites for some added protein, some fresh squeezed lime juice, and some chili powder to taste. Garnish with lime wedges, fresh cilantro or dried chilies, and there you have it! A healthy, low calorie, hearty comfort food that takes you back to those dorm room days.
Feel free to exclude the egg whites for a vegan version, and/or toss in some fresh veggies to bulk up the nutritional impact of the dish. Ready to serve and eat in under 15 min and for around 80 calories TOTAL! EAT UP!
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