Low Fat Noodle Kugel Recipes

LOW FAT APRICOT NOODLE KUGEL

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and let cool for about 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan or spray with a nonstick cooking oil.
• In a large bowl, combine jam, orange juice, egg whites and extracts. Beat with a fork or wire wisk until blended. Stir in raisins. Add noodles and mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Press the noodles down gently with the back of a spoon.
• Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top of the kugel. Cover tightly and bake 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake 20 minutes more, until kugel is set.
• Let stand for 20 minutes before serving. Cut into squares to serve.
• Preparation & cooking time does not include 20 minutes to cool.

LOW FAT NOODLE KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Mix together margarine, sour cream, egg substitute, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and applesauce.
• Stir in noodles and raisins.
• Spread graham cracker crumbs on bottom of prepared pan.
• Pour noodle mixture over crumbs.
• Sprinkle top with cinnamon.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until set.
• Cover with foil if it browns too quickly.

SPINACH CHEESE KUGEL (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Defrost spinach.
• Add white cheese or yogurt and stir.
• Add the rest, reserving 1/2 cup matzo meal.
• Spread in greased 9" x 13" pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining matzo meal.
• Cover and bake 35 minutes at 375F degrees.
• Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

MOCK NOODLE KUGEL (USING SPAGHETTI SQUASH; LOW-CARB, FAT-FREE)

Steps:

• Prepare the spaghetti squash: split it in half and remove the seeds and strings. Place the halves cut-side down in 1/4 c water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for seven to ten minutes or until the flesh is soft. Allow to cool.
• Preheat oven to 400. Line an 8" square baking pan and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Using a fork, scrape the flesh out of the squash halves. Place the "spaghetti" in a large bowl.
• Lightly beat the eggs and egg whites; add them, along with the rest of the ingredients, to the bowl with the squash. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
• Pour into the prepared pan and lighting spray the top with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes at 400, then lower the heat to 350 and bake for another 30 minutes, until the kugel starts to turn a bit golden.