In the 1980s, when I was in New York City at college, I had an engrossing love affair. My amour and comfort in the city? Noodles with peanut sauce!
Chinese takeout was on speed dial back in the day. Restaurant noodles to go and my studies went hand-in-hand.
Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce
I almost had to give up this culinary romance when I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in the 1990s and went on the Gluten Free Diet.
Low and behold, in 2010 I discovered kelp noodles, a truly magical food made of seaweed. From this life changing find, my Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe was born.
Noodle Recipes Asian
I’m a sucker for noodle recipes that are Asian and am currently developing a Vietnamese Noodles with Sweet Chili sauce recipe –sugar free of course.
That’s the issue with so many Asian noodle recipes, there’s quite a bit of added sugar, which I diligently try to keep out of my Low Carb Diet.
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Peanut Sauce for Noodles
By utilizing my favorite sweetener –stevia, my Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe is sugar free.
Noodle Recipes Homemade
Delicious and healthy are the best things about my homemade noodle recipes, and the same goes for homemade food in general.
We can control exactly what’s in it, warding off unwanted sweeteners and nasty chemical additives.
Healthy Noodle Recipes Simple
Healthy noodle recipes are easy because all you need are Low Carb Veggie Noodles or Kelp Noodles smothered in healthy sauce.
Still, gluten free sesame noodles will always have my heart! I hope you enjoy this copycat recipe for Chinese food as much as we do!
Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 package kelp noodles
- ¼ cup creamy roasted almond butter or creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2-3 teaspoons ume plum vinegar
- 3 drops stevia
Instructions
- Soften noodles using my secret method
- In a small bowl combine almond butter, sesame oil, ume vinegar, and stevia
- Toss noodles with sauce
- Serve
Equipment
You’ve come to the right spot if you’re looking for keto healthy noodles! I’m just thrilled about these Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce.
Please note, though, that if you don’t soak your kelp noodles properly, they will have a seaweed-ish type crunch to them.
If you follow the steps to soften them, this sesame kelp noodles dish will be a special kind of healthy magic.
Dinner Recipes Healthy Easy
Staying on the topic of healthy and easy dinner recipes, here are some of our family favorites.
They all pair perfectly with my amazing Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe, so half your nutritious meal is already taken care of.
Speaking of healthy recipes, did you know kelp is high in antioxidants and fights free radicals?
Chicken Recipe for Dinner
Below are an array of dinner ideas to accompany my Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce. We’ll start with my healthy chicken dinner recipes, then on to fish, and finish strong with vegetarian accompaniments.
Noodle Recipes with Chicken
The Asian Stir Fry with Chicken recipe from my book, Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry, served over Sesame Kelp Noodles, is a total palate pleaser.
Full of nutritious fresh vegetables, this is one of our family’s favorite easy, healthy dinners.
Chicken Recipe on Grill
My Spicy Chicken with Grilled Lime is created with tender bone-in chicken marinated in lime juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. The citrus and smokey flavors pair perfectly.
We love this chicken recipe, straight from the grill too, yes, you guessed it — over Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce.
Recipe with Leftover Chicken Breast
If you’re looking for a cold noodle dish on a hot summer day, serve Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce over leftover chicken breast recipes such as:
Side Dish for Salmon
I love salmon, it’s one of my favorite superfoods.
My sesame noodles are a fabulous side dish for seafood –try them with Salmon Wasabi Burgers or Keto Chipotle Lime Salmon for a refreshingly light yet satisfying dinner.
Noodle Recipes Vegetarian
Good noodle recipes that are both gluten free and vegetarian are not that easy to find.
If you can eat soy, this Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowl from the gorgeous website, This Savory Vegan, would be AMAZING over my Sesame Kelp Noodles recipe. Just be sure to use gluten free hoisin sauce if you make this heavenly combo.
Gomasio
Healthy need not stop at condiments. Calcium-rich sesame seeds are the star of this family favorite. As you can see from the photo above, my Gomasio recipe is easy enough to have your kids put on a chef’s hat.
I started making Gomasio for the boys when they were toddlers, and they soon took over the job for me, standing at the stove, stirring in their striped pajamas.
We sprinkle Gomasio on everything from kale, to noodle recipes that are Asian, and anything that deserves a little healthy crunch!
Healthy Sesame Noodles Recipe
So, now that I’ve shared the healthy sesame noodles recipe you’ve all been waiting for, you no longer need wonder, are cold sesame noodles healthy, because all of my recipes are nutritious, carb-conscious, and delicious enough to become perpetual family favorites.
Noodle Zucchini Recipes
If you’d like additional choices for healthy noodle dishes and want to learn how to make low carb noodles, check out my recipe for Zoodles, as well as how to use veggies for any Low Carb Noodles Recipe.
Recipes with Kelp Noodles
Finally, if you’re looking for other serving ideas for kelp noodles, try them smothered in homemade marinara sauce or Grandma’s bolognese for a classic Italian meal.
I haven’t tried using kelp noodles for Italian-style recipes yet, only Asian. If you have, please leave a comment and let me know, it might spark my imagination!
This recipe for Low Carb Kelp Noodles with Peanut Sauce is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared it in 2012.
J says
Hi, I just tried your recipe and it was very tasty. Prior to serving, I soaked my kelp noodles in lemon juice mixed with water for a couple of hours and then i boiled it for 10 minutes. The noodles were super tender and didn’t crunch at all. I absolutely adore your website. I’m constantly on it. Keep up the good work. I love it
Elana says
J, thanks for letting me know that you absolutely adore my website!
erica says
i’ve been doing some googling and apparently if you soak the noodles in an acid (just a lemon/water mix or even vinegar), the noodles will truely soften! look it up!
Elana says
Erica, yes! We love that :-)
Mari says
Hi Elana! Just discovered your website and wow. Guess I’ll probably be checking in daily from now on. I’m a newborn paleo enthusiast myself, and your paleo recipe list is so extensive. Thank you!
I haven’t read through all the previous comments, but I was wondering what is your take on shirataki noodles? They’re supposedly carb and calorie free, but I thought glucomannan was a carb?
Sara says
You’ve probably googled it by now, but it’s a water-soluble dietary fiber. The noodles are made with the starch, which we can’t digest, and the nutritional info says less than a gram of carbs per serving. Just avoid the kind with tofu (if you’re avoiding soy, that is). I haven’t tried them, but I just went paleo last week (naturopath’s orders), so they will likely be on my plate sooner than later. Various paleo blogs I’ve consulted say they’re paleo-friendly, though some give the noodles some side-eye for not being very nutritionally dense. They are supposed to be super filling, however. Good luck!
Sue says
My husband and I went grain free about 6 months ago and I am always on the lookout for new ideas. Thanks for posting. Now to find kelp noodles….
Elana says
Sue, you’re welcome!
Wei says
Discovered kelp noodles while on a primal/paleo diet. Tried this recipe, it was absolutely amazing! But I did modify slightly – added 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced ginger and about 1 tbsp of chopped scallions. I didn’t have any ume plum vinegar, so I tried with sherry wine vinegar, it was just as good if not better! Oh I also added about 2 tbsp of tamari (dark gluten free soy sauce) and 2 tsp of thai sweet chilli for extra kick. It turned out to be one of the greatest noodle dishes I have ever made.
Elana says
Wei, I’m so happy to hear this was absolutely amazing!
Julie Kenel says
Can I use sesame oil in place of toasted sesame oil?
Elana says
Julie, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Jane says
I use kelp noodles to make pad thai… their crunch is quite nice with the typical pad thai ingredients, and if you’ve got fish sauce and crushed peanuts and lime, plus an egg and your veggies of choice, it’s a really healthy meal… I also add kelp noodles to thai takeout curry, to make it healthier and so I don’t overeat accompanying rice.
Elana says
Jane, thanks for your comment! I use kelp noodles in the Mushroom Lo Mein recipe in my 3rd book, Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry, which you can get here:
http://amzn.to/1VBWPN4
Enjoy!
Elana
Natalia says
Dear Elana,
Thank you so much for your blog – I am new here, but have already started making, and enjoying!, your recipes and your story of slow rebuilding of your health has touched me deeply (I have been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition myself not long ago, and went through giving up gluten, then grains, and discovery of the SCD and GAPS diet, so your story resonated with me deeply.)
I have a question about kelp noodles, but also some of the other ingredients that you use (e.g. agar flakes and arrowroot), and it is my understanding that those (being starchy) are not allowed on SCD. Could you–or anybody who knows–advise me on this?
Thank you very much in advance.
Natalia
Elana says
Hi Natalia, that is correct! Here’s a link to my SCD Recipes page for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/specific-carbohydrate-diet/
Enjoy!
Elana
Hannah @ Hannah's Healthy Heaven says
Awesome recipe! I miss noodles and I’ve really been wanting to try these. Thanks Elana :)
Elana says
You’re welcome Hannah!
Dawn says
Is there a way to cook kelp noodles, so that they are not crunchy, but are soft instead?
Dawn says
Please ignore. I see the comments now about boiling to make them softer.