Swap Your Traditional Pasta for Glass Noodles

Chicken Noodle Soup

This protein-packed, Asian-inspired dish is perfect after a cold run.

Ingredients
1 package glass noodles
3 Tbsp. canola oil
2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
Shredded meat from 1 small rotisserie chicken
1 qt. low-sodium chicken stock
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
5 oz. chopped greens

Instructions
Prepare 1 package glass noodles according to package directions, and drain. In a large soup pot over medium, heat 3 Tbsp. canola oil, 2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic till fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shredded meat from 1 small rotisserie chicken, 1 qt. low-sodium chicken stock, and 2 cups water, and simmer till warmed through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 2 Tbsp. lime juice and 1 to 2 Tbsp. fish sauce. Add 5 oz. chopped greens, and cook till just wilted, 2 minutes. Divide prepared noodles among 6 soup bowls. Ladle soup into bowls and top with chopped cilantro or scallions. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Information
447 calories per serving, 43 g protein, 37 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 0 g sugars, 14 g total fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 817 mg sodium

Asparagus And Crab Noodles

Crab meat is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Ingredients
1 package glass noodles
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 Tbsp. minced ginger
1 bunch asparagus
1 lb. lump crab meat
¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 ½ tsp. oyster sauce
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
3 lemon wedges
Chopped cilantro

Instructions
Prepare 1 package glass noodles according to package directions, and drain. In a large skillet over medium, heat 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 Tbsp. minced ginger. Add 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces, and cook till tender but still bright green, 2 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add 1 lb. lump crab meat, drained, ¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock, and 1 ½ tsp. oyster sauce. Stir and cook till crab is warmed through, 2 minutes more. Add noodles, folding gently to combine. Add ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper, seasoning to taste. Serve in shallow bowls, with 3 lemon wedges. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Information
299 calories per serving, 19 g protein, 35 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 8 g total fat, 1 g sat fat, 542 mg sodium

Spicy Turkey Meat Sauce and Noodles

This prerace meal packs a punch of protein and carbs.

Ingredients
1 package glass noodles
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground turkey
½ lb. turkey sausage
1 chopped yellow onion
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
Chopped fresh basil

Instructions
Prepare 1 package glass noodles according to package directions, and drain. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. Add 1 lb. ground turkey and ½ lb. turkey sausage (with casing removed); cook, using a spoon to crumble meat thoroughly, till browned through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1 chopped yellow onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp. red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. dried oregano, ½ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. black pepper. Mix in one 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve over prepared glass noodles, sprinkling with more red pepper flakes to taste and chopped fresh basil. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Information
402 calories, 24 g protein, 45 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 15 g total fat, 2 g sat fat, 660 mg sodium