So you can enjoy them more often.
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Or simply swap out regular pasta for chickpea or whole wheat varieties.
If you don't want to commit to veggie noodles, try using chickpea pasta, instead of the regular stuff. It's an easy swap that'll up the fiber and protein without much work.
If you're watching carbs, swap out regular rice for cauliflower rice.
Cauliflower rice is just grated or shredded cauliflower — and when prepared correctly, it has a similar texture to rice. All you have to do is grab a head of cauliflower, cut it into large florets, and run them through a food processor or box grater. At that point you can either quickly sauté it, or serve it raw — depending on your preference. Learn how to make it here.
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Use puréed white beans to make creamy soups (like chowders or bisques) without the cream.
If you're making a chowder or cheese soup, one way to make it super creamy without adding any butter or cream is to add puréed white beans. They give the soup a velvety texture and help thicken it up so you don't have to add cream. Get the recipe for this white bean rosemary soup here.
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