Garlic Kelp Noodles

Keywords: low-carb, dairy-free, vegan, healthy, soy-free, gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian 


Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Equipment: frying pan, large bowl, spatula, colander


Ingredients:

  • 1 container of kelp noodles 
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice 
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos 
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional)  

Directions:

  1. Rinse kelp noodles and add to a large bowl.  
  2. Add baking soda and lemon juice to the large bowl. 
  3. Allow the noodles to soak for 10 minutes to soften them. 
  4. After 10 minutes, rinse the noodles well, drain, and set aside. 
  5. Heat up a frying pan and add extra virgin olive oil, coconut aminos, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder. Then add kelp noodles and sauté for 2 minutes.  
  6. Garnish with red pepper flakes and enjoy! 

Variations:

  • Use regular soy sauce in place of coconut aminos if you are not avoiding soy.  
  • Use avocado oil in place of extra virgin olive oil. 

Notes:

  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for no more than 3 to 4 days. 
  • Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds. 

Nutrition Notes:

  • Kelp noodles are an excellent source of iodine.  
  • Coconut aminos contain a third of the amount of sodium compared to soy sauce.  

Savings Tip:

  • Purchase kelp noodles in bulk to save money.  

Nutrition Facts:

Total Servings: 4
Serving Size: ¼ of the kelp noodles in the pan

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories: 44 calories2%
Total Fat: 3.4 g4%
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g2%
Cholesterol: 0 mg0%
Sodium: 171.8 mg7%
Total Carbohydrates: 3.3 g1%
Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g1%
Added Sugar: 0 g0%
Protein: 0.1 g0%
Vitamin D: 0 IU0%
Calcium: 38.1 mg3%
Iron: 0.2 mg1%
Potassium: 21.8 mg0%