Kelp noodles and other carb alternatives

[trinity0097]

Anyone ever tried these as an alternative to carbs? If so, where is a good place to buy them online?

I read somewhere that you could buy fake pasta made with mushrooms - anyone ever seen this?!

Any other tips to replace carbs as a component of a meal? About to try cauliflower mash for the first time with sausages, hubby is getting normal mash!

 

[rowan]

I use celeriac in place of potatoes. they can be roasted, boiled, mashed, chipped, and they're lovely! Had mash tonight with lots of butter, black pepper and a big dollop of double cream, better than potato

And you can get low carb noodles, rice etc on Amazon and in Holland and Barrett.

How was you cauli mash? I've not tried it yet.

 

[trinity0097]

Was perfectly acceptable, not as yummy as proper creamy mash, but definitely did the job of providing a "carb" filler to the meal. I mashed half a head for me, and it was a bit too much, would probably do a third next time.

http://yourlighterside.com/2012/11/cauliflower-pizza-crust-with-gourmet-vegetarian-toppings/

Going to try the above cauliflower pizza at half-term.

 

[rowan]

But doesn't the mash taste just like mashed cauli?

 

[colsan]

www.barenakedfoods.co.uk

Noodles great with pasta or oriental food.

 

[rowan]

www.barenakedfoods.co.uk

Noodles great with pasta or oriental food.

Have you tried them? Do they really taste/feel like the real thing?

 

[colsan]

Have you tried them? Do they really taste/feel like the real thing?

Hi Rowan - I use the noodles often and although don't taste exactly the same they're a good, practically carb free alternative. The texture isn't quite the same but I don't really notice anymore. I bought them on Groupon for £30 for 20 packs so not too expensive. I haven't tried the rice yet.

 

[rowan]

Thank you. I'll definitely give them a go, will have a look in Morrisons nxt time i go to town

 

[Blessedarethecheesemakers]

I like cabbage as a bulker in place of carbs, especially Savoy cabbage sautéed in butter and a bit of sesame oil. Lovely with curry. I also like cauliflower cheese (made with just soft cheese and some grated cheddar, and a dash of Worcester sauce.

 

[mangobe]

How about aubergine/eggplant/brinjal? Delicious roasted, fried, steamed, eaten on it's own or used to make a sandwich with a range of fillings. It's low carb, tasty and filling.