Gut-Positive Pot Noodles

Everything we consume either improves our health a little or worsens it. Pot noodles aren’t generally the healthiest foods, but these ones sure are! There’s quite a range of fiber in this, including the soluble fiber of the noodles themselves (which are, in fact, mostly fiber and water). As a bonus, the glucomannan in the noodles promotes feelings of fullness, notwithstanding its negligible carb count. Of course, the protein in the edamame beans also counts for satiety!

You will need

• ½ cup konjac noodles (also called shirataki), tossed in 1 tsp avocado oil (or sesame oil, if you don’t have avocado)
• 2 oz mangetout, thinly sliced
• 1 oz edamame beans
• ¼ carrot, grated
• 2 baby sweetcorn, cut in half lengthways
• 1 scallion, finely diced
• 1 heaped tsp crunchy peanut butter (omit if allergic)
• 1 tsp miso paste
• 1 tsp chili oil
• 1 tsp black pepper, coarse ground
• 1 tsp peeled-and-grated ginger

Method

(we suggest you read everything at least once before doing anything)

1) Layer a heat-resistant jar (mason jars are usually quite resistant to temperature changes) with the noodles and vegetables.

2) Combine the peanut butter, miso paste, and chili oil, black pepper, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour this dressing over the layered vegetables and noodles, and screw the lid on. Refrigerate until needed.

3) Add hot water to the jar and stir, to serve. If you prefer the vegetables to be more cooked, you can microwave (without the lid!) for a minute or two.

Enjoy!

Want to learn more?

For those interested in some of the science of what we have going on today:

• Making Friends With Your Gut (You Can Thank Us Later)
• Why You’re Probably Not Getting Enough Fiber (And How To Fix It)
• 10 Ways To Balance Blood Sugars ← today’s recipe makes a perfect high-fiber, low-carb starter, per the hacks here
• Capsaicin For Weight Loss And Against Inflammation
• Black Pepper’s Impressive Anti-Cancer Arsenal (And More)
• Ginger Does A Lot More Than You Think

Take care!