These delicious and easy to make 4-Ingredient Beet Noodles are Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Gluten-free, Dairy-Free and Nut-free! How can something so healthy not only easy to make but also taste so good? Don't care for the taste of beets? Well, I promise you, that with the addition of coconut flour and spices, you can't even taste any beet flavour! Don't take my word for it, try these Beet Noodles and see for yourself!
Why did I decide to make noodles out of beets?
Because so much of our population has some sort of sensitivity to wheat.
Now, I know there are plenty of gluten-free noodles out on the supermarket shelves these days but I can almost guarantee that they are not as healthy or as allergy-sensitive as these Beet Noodles.
What "diet" can eat these 4-Ingredient Beet Noodles?
- Gluten-free diet
- Paleo diet
- Whole30 diet
- Nut-free diet
- Dairy-free diet
- Vegetarian diet
Why should everyone eat more beets?
- low in calorie
- high in vitamin C
- high in folate
- high in fibre
- may help reduce blood pressure
- may improve athletic performance
What if I don't like the taste of beets?
The good news is that even if you are not a fan of beets, you will still love this recipe. Because we are using a lot of spices as well as some coconut, the actual "beet" taste is virtually no existent. Also, by the time you add any type of sauce to these beet noodles, the sauce becomes the dominant flavour.
What 4 ingredients do you need to make the Beet Noodles?
- beets
- coconut flour
- egg
- egg whites
- spices - such as onion, garlic, oregano, parsley, basil etc..
What equipment do you need to make the Beet Noodles
- 11 x 17 rimmed baking dish (or a smaller rimmed baking sheet)
- high-speed blender (or a handheld blender)
- Silpat mat (or parchment paper)
How to make these 4-Ingredient Beet Noodles
- place the beets, egg whites, egg and spices in a high-speed blender (or in a bowl and use a handheld blender)
- Blend until beets have been pureed
- add coconut flour and blend for an additional 30 seconds
- pour the mixture on a baking tray and spread mixture evenly
- bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is dry
- slice into desired noodle shapes
What kind of beets can I use?
- drained canned beets - just make sure there are no artificial ingredients or chemicals
- prepackaged cooked beets
- raw beets that are cooked
How do you cook beets?
- In an instant pot or pressure cooker - Check out this post by Amy and Jack
- In the oven - to cook beets, scrub the beets well and cover them in some olive oil. Wrap each beet tightly in aluminum foil and bake in a 400 degree F preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes. Let the beets cool enough to be handled. Take a paper towel and rub beets to remove the skin.
How can you use these noodles?
- slice them thinly like spaghetti and top them with your favourite marina sauce
- use them as sheets for my Taco Tortilla Bake (Keto, Gluten-Free, Whole30)
- make a lighter version of my Easy Lasagna With Homemade Low Carb Noodles (Keto, Gluten-Free)
- add pizza toppings for a different twist on my Ricotta Beet Pizza (Gluten-Free, Keto, Healthy, Vegetarian)
- add my Vegan Creamy Garlic Sauce (Whole30, Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Keto) and some cooked chicken to the noodles and make a healthy version of Chicken Alfredo
- my favourite way is to simply toss a little garlic-infused olive oil and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over it
Looking for more beet recipes? Check out the following:
- Ricotta Beet Pizza (Gluten-Free, Keto, Healthy, Vegetarian)
- Beet Pizza Crust (Whole30, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Low Carb)
- Balsamic Beets and Boursin
4-Ingredient Beet Noodles
These delicious and easy to make 4-Ingredient Beet Noodles are Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Gluten-free, Dairy-Free and Nut-free! How can something so healthy not only easy to make but also taste so good? Don't like beets? I promise you can't even tell they are made from them.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 4 medium cooked beets (about 250 g or 8 oz)
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup liquid egg whites
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 2-4 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 11 x 17 inch rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat mat or a piece of parchment paper. Grease the edge of the baking sheet
- In a high-speed blender, add the beets, egg whites, egg and seasoning. Mix on high for 15-30 seconds or until beets have been pureed.
- Add in coconut flour and beat until incorporated
- Pour mixture on baking tray and spread it out to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is no longer sticky
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Flip onto a cookie sheet and divide noodles into desired shape.
*if using a smaller baking tray, increase baking time by 5-10 minutes.
Notes
To make your own Italian Seasoning, combine :
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, dried
- 1 tablespoon basil, dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Meals
- Cuisine: Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 8.7 g
- Fat: 2.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.1 g
- Fiber: 6.4 g
- Protein: 11.8 g
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