Whole grain pasta or noodles are typically high in fiber, manganese, selenium, copper and phosphorous. It is low in calories and high in fiber. Fiber helps in slow release of energy and keeps full for a longer period of time compared to refined noodles.
Adding lots of vegetables and protein like paneer, tofu, chicken, eggs, sprouts etc helps in making the noodles more nutritious, healthy and a complete meal to enjoy without being guilty.
Ingredients:
Boiled Whole Wheat Noodles – 1 cup
Sliced Carrot, Capsicum, Cabbage – 1 cup
Broccoli Florets – ½ cup
Cubed Tofu – 100 gms
Fine Chopped Garlic – 2 tsp
Green Chillies – 2 to 3
Black Pepper Powder – ¼ tsp
Soya Sauce – 1 tsp
Salt to Taste
Oil – 2 tsp
NOTE: Can also use paneer, chicken, egg, sprouts instead of tofu.
Method:
- Heat oil in a deep pan, sauté garlic and green chillies for two minutes. Add the tofu, veggies, salt, pepper, soy sauce and stir fry on high flame for 2 minutes.
- Now add the noodles and stir fry gently till it is mixed properly.
- Serve hot.
