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These recipes listed below will be some of the most delicious and healthy pasta dishes you’ll ever make. The recipes all feature some variety of heart of palm pasta. Each recipe is Low Carb, Keto, and Trim Healthy Mama “S” friendly and gluten-free.
What Is the Heart of Palm Pasta?
If you haven’t seen or tried the heart of palm “noodles” or “rice” by now then you may be wondering what I’m talking about in this post of recipes.
Or perhaps you’ve heard of them but you still aren’t sure how they taste or what they are made from.
The most common brand of this product is Palmini. This brand of low-carb and gluten-free products is made from hearts of palm and it is a fantastic substitute for traditional wheat pasta that many dieters try to avoid these days.
If you’re like I was a year or so ago, the heart of palm veggie may be something that is completely new to you, so I thought I’d share some of what I learned about it with you.
The hearts of palm are a type of vegetable that is harvested from the inner part of a growing bud of palm trees.
Not all palm trees per se, but a few types that are most commonly used are the coconut, juçar, acaí palm, palmetto, and sometimes the peach palm variety.
I never knew there were so many different types of palm trees, did you? In my research, I’ve learned from a couple of different sources that the heart of palm is produced in a lot of different areas around the world, but turns out that most of the hearts of palm we get here in the United States are produced in Costa Rica.
Heart of Palm is also pretty nutritious for us on top of being tasty. It is high in fiber, has a decent protein amount ( for a noodle substitute), and it also contains nutrients such as manganese, iron, and vitamin C.
All things that I’m trying to get up in my daily food intake so these noodles are a great addition to any low carb or gluten-free diet.
What Does Heart of Palm Taste Like?
You may be curious about what the heart of palm noodles tastes like and perhaps even a little leery to try yet another low-carb pasta alternative.
Listen, I totally get that, because I, like many of you, have tried so many pasta alternatives over the years that I’ve had my share of huge letdowns but thankfully I have kept trying which eventually lead to some great victories.
I count the hearts of palm products as one of those victories if you’re wondering. In fact, I have become a huge fan of using the Palmini brand of the heart of palm noodles in my home. My family and I love the texture and the very mild flavor.
I’ve heard the “experts” and others say that the heart of palm taste is a lot like artichokes because they are light, mild, and crunchy.
Some go on to say they look similar to white asparagus, but I think they look more like bean sprouts just a little thicker and crunchier.
The great thing about them in my opinion is that their flavor is very neutral and they take on the flavor of whatever sauce or ingredients you pair them with.
They are hearty noodles so they can withstand many forms of cooking such as baking them, blanching them in boiling water for a softer texture, being sautéed, tossed in a marinade, or even just eaten straight out of the can on salads.
Should I Boil Heart of Palm Pastas Before Using Them?
Do I have to boil these noodles before I eat them? This is a question that I get often from readers on my recipes using the Palmini Noodles (you’ll see those recipes in the mix below).
My answer is always the same, that is all a matter of preference.
I say this because it is all about the texture of the pasta you like. Since the heart of palm noodles are firm and have a soft crunch to them many people like them much better if they boil them for 10 to 15 minutes first before adding them to the recipe.
This definitely softens their texture and makes them closer to a pasta texture but don’t mistake what I say here for me saying they will have the exact texture of pasta if you boil them because they will not.
While it makes them softer and enjoyable they are still pasta made of a crunchy vegetable so of course, they will still have a slightly different texture than the traditional wheat noodles, but boiling them does improve a lot in my opinion.
If you enjoy your pasta more on the al dente side and with a good amount of texture then I wouldn’t boil them in recipes where you plan to use the pasta in a slow cooker or a recipe that requires a longer baking time.
For the recipes in this list below refer to the author’s directions as to whether or not the pasta should be pre-boiled before using them in the recipe you looking over.
Palmini Noodle Recipes
Check out all of these amazing Keto and Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes. You'll find recipes using all forms of Palmini Brand Noodles that are made from the heart of the palm. If you follow Trim Healthy Mama these recipes will all fall into your "S" meal category.
Low Carb Creamy Ham and Chicken Pasta
This play on a Chicken Cordon Bleu pasta is so delicious and comforting. Ready in under 45 minutes and sure to cure any pasta craving!
Low Carb Creamy Pasta Salad
This delicious side dish is a great replacement for traditional pasta salads without all the carbs or gluten. Creamy and delicious!
Low Carb Slow Cooker Sausage Alfredo (THM "S")
Italian Sausage is served with a creamy low-carb alfredo heart of palm pasta cooked in the slow cooker. A hearty and filling meal that will please the whole family.
Creamy Low Carb Shrimp Pasta | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, THM "S'"
This Creamy Shrimp pasta is a seafood lover's dream. Tender shrimp cooked with a dairy-free cream sauce then tossed with Palmini Angel Hair Pasta. It is delicious and super easy.
Keto Butter Chicken with Noodles
This simple "pasta" dish is filled with juicy chicken and a flavorful butter chicken sauce.
Mini Low Carb Lasagnas, Gluten Free & THM "S"
Delicious individual beef lasagnas that are filling and super easy to make. These can be made ahead and frozen or prepped for easy weekday lunches.
Mushroom Brie Palmini Pasta
Creamy melted brie with garlic butter mushrooms is a great flavor combination. The brie melts into a creamy sauce that coats the Palmini noodles.
Cheesy Baked Spaghetti, Low Carb & THM "S"
Cheesy Baked Spaghetti is a great weeknight meal featuring Palmini Spaghetti Noodles. This dish will be a family-friendly hit around any table. Great with ground beef or Italian Sausage.
Keto Italian Chicken and Rice
Classic chicken and rice casserole made in one pot and turned low carb! This keto chicken and rice dinner is made using hearts of palm rice and flavored with Italian inspired flavors of fresh basil, tomatoes, and spinach.
Keto Risotto - Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, THM S
Creamy keto risotto is made with a combination of Palmini rice and riced cauliflower for a perfect side dish.
Low-Carb Chicken Pho
This low-carb chicken Pho is a perfect copycat of a takeout favorite! Add your favorite toppings and enjoy this for lunch or dinner.
Keto Chicken Tetrazzini
This delicious keto chicken tetrazzini will make you forget you are eating a keto dish. Creamy, full of flavor, and low in carbs!
Creamy Cajun Shrimp - Keto/Low Carb/Gluten-Free
This easy Keto weeknight dinner only takes 15 minutes to make and will quickly become a family favorite!
Palmini Noodles Keto Carbonara
This Palmini Noodles Keto Carbonara recipe is so incredibly simple and delicious! Creamy pasta is so good, isn't it?
Easy Keto Butter Chicken Recipe
Seriously restaurant-quality keto butter chicken served with Palmini Rice! Only 6g net carbs per serve and dee-licious!
Keto Baked Feta Pasta with Palmini Noodles
Enjoy this Super Quick and Easy TikTok Viral Keto Baked Feta Pasta with Palmini Noodles made in a few minutes. Fully Low Carb, Gluten-Free, and Grain-Free Keto Dinner made with Pasta Alternative you are going to love.
Low Carb Spicy Palmini Noodles
This spicy Palmini dish comes together in just a few minutes and makes a fantastic low carb meal!
Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole
This cheesy chicken noodle casserole is perfect for families! It's low carb, gluten free, and keto friendly – and super quick to prepare!
Low-Carb Baked Feta Pasta
This Low Carb Baked Feta Pasta is incredibly easy to make with minimum prep time, and since you'll only need one tray there's minimum clean up.
Low Carb Four Cheese "Spaghetti"
Low Carb Four Cheese Spaghetti recipe doesn't involve any pasta: it's made with Palmini noodles!
Keto Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
A creamy, roasted red pepper pasta that is keto-friendly, packed with vegetables, and requires only 6 ingredients! It's comfort food made healthy.
Garlic and Bacon Pasta: Low-Carb Recipe
This easy low-carb pasta recipe has garlic, bacon, and black pepper. It’s a simple recipe that’s keto-friendly and really filling.
Low Carb Pasta Carbonara with Palmini Pasta
Ever made a low carbonara? It’s a great one-pan meal to make with Palmini noodles.
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