When you want to downplay the amount of carbs in your day, you can enjoy “pasta” in this tasty, light and nutrient-rich comfort meal. These plant-based noodles explode with fiber from the konjac root, and the shiitake mushrooms boast immune-boosting properties that keep you healthy and feeling great.
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large bunch kale, stemmed and roughly chopped
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 (8-ounce) packages shirataki noodles, drained
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thickly sliced
½ cup marinara sauce
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup chopped parsley, for garnish
Serving size: 1 ½ cups
Each serving has:
Calories 215
Fat 10g
Saturated fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Fiber 8g
Protein 9g
Carbohydrate 25g
Sodium 155mg
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