Sconnie715 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Hey there! I found this “pasta” made from green beans. I’m not currently doing a Whole30, but would this be appropriate for when I do? The ingredients are compliant, but I’m wondering if it is still in the spirit of the Whole30. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura_juggles Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I'm going to say no (though a moderator may come in and say otherwise). This isn't the same as spiral slicing a zucchini or sweet potato to make "noodles". I don't even know what kind of a process needs to take place to turn a green bean into that spaghetti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted December 17, 2018 Administrators Share Posted December 17, 2018 Pasta substitutes (like shirataki noodles) are not compliant with the program even though the ingredients are. However - zoodling a zucchini or using spaghetti squash is a suitable pasta substitute because it's just a vegetable or a way of cutting a vegetable. I guess I'd want to know what this product is? If it's just a bunch of dehydrated beans that you rehydrate, then sure, go for it. If it's actually the beans processed in some way (maybe dried and then powdered, mixed with water to make dough and then extruded) then I would say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sconnie715 Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 Thank you both!! I kind of figured it would be off limits for an official Whole30. In the meantime, though, it’s been a nice substitute for pasta made with grains, which currently give me hives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura_juggles Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Definitely a better option for grain-based pasta if you already know that grains mess with you! I've also made "pasta" with that bagged broccoli slaw mix you can get in the produce section of the grocery store. It's a nice change from zoodles sometimes and yummy with a hearty meat sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sconnie715 Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Ohhh, nice! I never thought of using broccoli slaw to mix things up. I’m now thinking of the possibilities!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.