GRAIN FREE EDAMAME PASTA

Anyone else ever get that craving for a big bowl of carby pasta? So many people avoid pasta for a number of reasons, whether it's because it's too high in carbs or because it doesn't sit well. I'm not a carb counter but I fall into that category where it just doesn't agree with my tummy.

Brown rice pasta makes an amazing alternative for people who are unable to tolerate wheat and gluten as it's made out of nutritious brown rice only (and tastes just like pasta)! But if you're like me and struggle digesting grains, then this isn't an ideal option either!

So what about those who are unable to tolerate wheat, gluten and grains, what do we do when we want a big bowl of pasta? Well I've found the answer and it includes using a packet of edamame and mung bean fettuccine! I was sceptical when trying these for the first time as I didn't think noodles made out of beans could resemble pasta. However, I was wrong and once cooked and marinated in a delicious sauce, they taste and have the same texture as pasta (hoorahhh!).

Made out of two ingredients only; edamame and mung beans they are very nutritious and filling but leave me feeling very light afterwards so I avoid that heavy, bloated feeling.


You can order a packet on Amazon or purchase from some of the big health stores, I ordered mine from Planet Organic.

Do you have any great alternatives to pasta? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

Ingredients:

1/2 packet of edamame and mung bean fettuccine
1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup of garden peas
1 cup of spinach
1 red pepper - chopped
1 cup of mushrooms
1 can of chopped tomatoes
1 onion - replace with spring onion for those following the Low FODMAP diet
1 tbsp. miso or 2 tbsp. of tamari (gf soy sauce)
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. mixed herbs
A dash of olive oil for cooking
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Add the olive oil, onion, mixed herbs and paprika into the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes, until the onion starts to cook.

Then add in the cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and sauté for a further 2 minutes.

Pour in the chopped tomatoes, miso / tamari and add in the peas, spinach salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 - 10 minutes.

Whilst the above in simmering, boil the kettle, add the boiled water and edamame noodles into a pan then boil for approx. 5 minutes.

Drain the noodles through a sieve and transfer into your pan of veggies. Stir well and serve.