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25 Easy Veggie Spiralizer Recipes (+Tips)

Updated: December 30, 2021

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Not sure what to prep with your spiralizer? Here you’ll find 25 genius ways to use your spiralizer to make delicious and healthy spiralizer recipes!

Top view of spiralized veggies to use in spiralizer recipes: zoodles, spiralized carrots and spiralized potatoes

Looking for the best spiralizer recipes? 

You are in the right place!

Spiralizing veggies is a great way to reduce refined carbs and add more whole foods to your diet. And all of this while enjoying a tasteful and delicious meal.

There are so many healthy and tasty spiralizer recipes to choose from! And by substituting pasta with vegetables, you will not only reduce your carbs intake but also increase the number of vitamins and fiber in your diet.

And I promise you won’t lose anything in flavor.

Top view of spiralized veggies to use in spiralizer recipes: zoodles, spiralized carrots, spiralized onions and spiralized potatoes

I know spiralizers have been around for a while, and I really wanted to resist the temptation to buy one.

After all, I call myself a minimalist. I really didn’t have any space in my tiny kitchen for another tool. Especially one that, I thought, I would probably use twice (like most of the kitchen tools we all buy…garlic peeler anyone?).

What does spiralizing mean?

Spiralizing means turning vegetables or fruits into noodles. It’s a very simple process, and it’s basically a different way of cutting vegetables. But turning veggies into beautiful ribbons makes eating them even more appealing!

By turning veggies into noodles, you can create a naturally gluten-free, low-carb paleo, keto, vegan and vegetarian-friendly alternative to pasta.

Spiralized veggies are not only filling and nutritious. They are easy to make and beautiful to see. Spiralizing is a great way to incorporate more veggies into your diet, go for low-carb options that will help you lose weight and stay healthy, and will also help you to stay on budget.

What more could you want?

Which Spiralizer?

There are many different spiralizers on the market. This 5-Blade Spiralizer is one of the top sellers on Amazon, with over 17,000 reviews and 4.5 stars.

Or, you can opt for a smaller option like the SimpleTaste Spiralizer. It’s not as sturdy as the other options, but a good alternative if you don’t have much storage space.

Another way to go, if you just want to test a recipe out, and you aren’t sure about the investment, is to use a julienne peeler. It takes a bit longer to cut vegetables with it, but you can achieve a similar result, and see if you like it.

You can have a look at all my favorite spiralizers here to find the best one for you!

The Best Spiralizer Recipes

What can you make with a spiralizer?

You can pretty much turn every pasta or noodles recipe into a delicious spiralized version. And the great thing about turning veggies into spiralized vegetables is that you’ll normally get a low-calorie, healthy version of the original dish, without losing on taste.

Here you can find some of my favorite easy spiralizer recipes!

And if you need more tips on how to use your spiralizer, simply jump at the bottom of the page or click here.

1. Butternut Squash & Sage Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles

Butternut Squash & Sage Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles by Eat Yourself Skinny - One of my favorite spiralizer recipes

Full Recipe on Eat Yourself Skinny

This butternut squash and sage spaghetti are, of course, made with zucchini noodles. It’s healthy, delicious, and can easily be made in just 30 minutes using a few simple ingredients! A perfect spiralizer recipe you can cook at any time, but especially as a great fall dinner.

Try this creamy butternut squash pasta with sage for a carb-loaded alternative

2. Asian-Inspired Zoodle Flu Buster Soup

Asian-Inspired Zoodle Flu Buster Soup by Cotter Crunch

Full recipe on Cotter Crunch

This Asian-inspired paleo zucchini noodle soup is light yet rich in anti-inflammatory properties. A soothing delicious and nutritious soup, it’s one of my favorite veggie spiralizer recipes!

3. Spiralized Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole

Spiralized Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole by A Saucy Kitchen - One of my favorite spiralizer recipes

Full recipe on A Saucy Kitchen

Although spiralizer recipes are incredibly healthy, they can also be indulgent. This mouthwatering spiralized sweet potato enchilada casserole is loaded with veggies, black beans and soaked in a simple homemade enchilada sauce. 

4. Spicy Sesame Zoodles with Crispy Tofu

Spicy Sesame Zoodles with Crispy Tofu by Pinch Of Yum

Full recipe on Pinch of Yum

This zucchini spiralizer recipe is super easy to make – soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, garlic, zucchini, and tofu. It’s a great vegan spiralizer recipe!

5. Kale and Falafel Bowls with Spiralized Butternut Squash

Kale and Falafel Bowls with Spiralized Butternut Squash by Inspiralized

Full recipe on Inspiralized

I love falafel, they are so easy to make and are full of protein. Add some kale and spiralized butternut squash for the perfect dish. And if you love butternut squash, check out my roasted butternut squash salad. Delicious!

6. Sweet Potato Noodles Salad

Sweet Potato Noodles Salad by Pinch of Yum

Full recipe on Pinch of Yum

Amazingly good real food salad with a short ingredient list! Cilantro, spiralized sweet potato, roasted corn, pepitas, and a homemade chipotle garlic dressing. Super yummy!

7. Burst Tomato Zucchini Spaghetti with Avocado Sauce

Burst Tomato Zucchini Spaghetti with Avocado Sauce by Pinch Of Yum - One of my favorite spiralizer recipes

Full recipe on Pinch of Yum

A great healthy recipe ready in 30 minutes! Burst Tomato and Zucchini noodles tossed with a simple and creamy, vegan avocado sauce.

8. Spiralized Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadillas

Spiralized Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadillas by Cookies & Kate

Full recipe on Cookie And Kate

These hearty quesadillas are filled with spicy spiralized sweet potatoes, black beans, and melted cheese. They go well with a creamy avocado dip on top! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. 

9. Noodle Free Pad Thai

Noodle Free Pad Thai by Minimalist Baker

Full recipe on Minimalist Baker

I love how colorful this dish is! And it’s also super delicious. Ready in 30 minutes, this is the perfect low-carb alternative to your favorite pad thai recipe.

10. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto by Cookie and Kate

Full recipe on Cookie and Kate

Pesto is one of my favorite sauces, and these fresh, raw zucchini noodles tossed with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes are perfect for a light, healthy lunch or dinner.

11. Carrot Celeriac Spiralized Salad

Full recipe on Cotter Crunch

If you are after something light and healthy, this marinated vegetable spiralized salad is perfect! This salad is paleo, vegan, and whole 30 friendly plus you can make it in under 30 minutes. Made with celeriac (celery root) is an extremely versatile vegetable and rich in nutrients!  And if you don’t have celery root you can use turnips instead! 

12. Rainbow Noodle Salad

Rainbow Noodle Salad by Salt and Lavender

Full recipe on Salt and Lavender

Another colorful dish for you to try! This spiralized rainbow noodle salad is healthy and made entirely of vegetable noodles with a creamy avocado and lime dressing. Delicious!

13. Rainbow Power Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

Rainbow Power Salad with Roasted Chickpeas by Pinch of Yum

Full recipe on Pinch of Yum

This is what I call beautiful food in a bowl! One of the tastiest spiralized recipes I have tried! And I love the crunchy roasted chickpeas!

14. Golden Turmeric Noodle Miso Soup

Full recipe on Love & Lemons

This vegetable noodle miso soup is perfect on a cold winter’s day! Healthy and healing, it’s made with lemon, ginger, and turmeric.

15. Creamy Garlic Roasted Pepper Pasta

Creamy Garlic Roasted Pepper Pasta by Pinch of Yum

Full recipe on Pinch of Yum

This creamy garlic roasted red pepper spiralized zucchini pasta is simply delicious! With garlic, almond milk, roasted red peppers, and courgetti.

16. Butternut Noodles with Creamy Garlic Mushrooms & Lentils

Butternut Noodles with Creamy Garlic Mushrooms & Lentils by Wallflower Kitchen

Full recipe on Wallflower Kitchen

A base of spiralized butternut squash with creamy mushrooms, lentils, and sage. This recipe is healthy, grain-free, and high protein!

17. Zucchini Sweet Potato Noodles Minestrone

Full recipe on Love and Lemons

Perfect for the colder evenings! You can prep this soup in advance and reheat it when you are ready to eat it. The veggies stay firm and the broth just tastes better and better.

18. Crispy Spiralized Baked Fries

Crispy Spiralized Baked Fries by Gathering Dreams - One of my favorite spiralizer recipes

Full recipe on Gathering Dreams

Another one of my favorite veggie spiralizer recipes! Not as low-carb and skinny as some of the other options, but sometimes you just need something delicious. And these spiralized potatoes are exactly what you need!

19. Creamy Spinach Sweet Potato Noodles with Cashew Sauce

Creamy Spinach Sweet Potato Noodles with Cashew Sauce by Pinch Of Yum

Full recipe on Pinch of Yum

Creamy spinach and sweet potato noodles are the main ingredients of this dish. Topped with a creamy cashew sauce this plate is divine. Gluten-free and vegan, it’s perfect if you are on a low-carb diet!

20. Raw Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Raw Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodles by Simply Quinoa

Full recipe on Simply Quinoa

These avocado pesto zucchini noodles are the perfect way to lighten up a classic dish. Packed with flavor, I promise you won’t miss the actual pasta!

21. 15-Minute Garlic Lime Cashew Zoodles

15-Minute Garlic Lime Cashew Zoodles by Salt And Lavender

Full recipe on Salt and Lavender

These spiralized zucchini noodles are ready in just 15 minutes! They are a quick and easy vegan meal option, ideal for lunch of dinner when you have very little time.

22. Peas and Pesto Potato Noodles

Peas and Pesto Potato Noodles by Inspiralized

Full recipe on Inspiralized

If you want to eat fewer carbs than pasta, but still looking for something to fill you up, these spiralized potato noodles are the perfect compromise! I have to say this is one of my favorite spiralizer recipes!

23. Spiralized Thai Salad

Spiralized Thai Salad by Salt & Lavender

Full recipe on Salt and Lavender

This spiralized Thai salad made with spiralized carrot, cucumber, and cabbage is fresh, healthy, and has the most delicious cilantro-lime-peanut dressing.

24. Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Zoodles

Garlic Parmesan Mushroom Zoodles by The Flavours of Kitchen

Full recipe on The Flavours of Kitchen

This 15-minute garlic parmesan mushroom spiralized zucchini recipe is one pan and just made with 6 ingredients. An easy and delicious low-carb dinner for the entire family!

25. Zucchini Pasta with Lentil Bolognese

Zucchini Pasta with Lentil Bolognese by Minimalist Baker

Full recipe on Minimalist Baker

No matter how you want to call them: zucchini noodles, zoodle, or courgetti, spiralized zucchini are one of the most versatile spiralized vegetables. And this lentil bolognese sauce is the perfect protein-packed sauce, for this low-carb pasta alternative.

How to use a spiralizer

1. Clean your vegetables

Wash your vegetables and peel them (if you want to). Cut off both ends to make them flat and even.

2. Chose your blade

Select the best blade for the job, based on vegetables and recipes.

Please, please be careful! No matter what spiralizer you use, the blades are always really sharp. Avoid cutting yourself (yes, I’ve been there…I’ve done that…spiralized finger isn’t fun!).

3. Place the vegetables on the spiralizer

Make sure the spiralizer is firmly and securely in place on your table or kitchen worktop. Place the vegetable on the spiralizer, and make sure the vegetable is aligned with the central blade.

4. Spiralize!

This is the fun part: turn the handle and watch your veggies transforming into noodles! Collect all your spiralized vegetables in a bowl, ready for your delicious recipe!

What vegetables can you use with a Spiralizer?

There are plenty of vegetables and fruits that can be spiralized. Zucchini is the most common vegetable used in recipes. It’s soft and easy to spiralize and with its neutral color and taste, it’s easy to substitute it for pasta in many recipes. But there are plenty of other options too!

Here are just some of my favorite vegetables and fruits you can spiralize, but feel free to try others and use your imagination!

  • Zucchini (Courgettes)
  • Cucumber
  • Beet
  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Parsnip
  • White Potato
  • Sweet Potato
  • Onion
  • Butternut Squash
  • Celeriac
  • Pear
  • Apple

Whatever veggie you pick, use the tastiest and freshest ingredients you can find!

Here are the top tips to make sure you don’t spiralize the wrong veggie:

  1. Make sure the vegetable or fruit has firm and solid flesh. If it’s too juicy, it won’t work!
  2. You need vegetables at least 2 inches long, or you won’t be able to turn veggies into noodles.
  3. You need the vegetable to be at least 1.5-2 inches wide, or the spiralizer blades won’t cut through it. If you are spiralizing carrots or other “narrow” vegetables, make sure you pick the widest you can find.

How to store spiralized veggies (courgetti, zoodles, and anything else…)

1. Dry your spiralized veggies

Zucchini noodles — and other vegetables with some water weight — can get soggy. After you spiralize, dry them off with a paper towel or spiralize into a colander and let them drain while you do the rest of your prep. You might also try salting them (like eggplant), or if you’re cooking them, just toss them in the sauté pan.

Carrots, parsnips, and other root vegetables tend to be a bit crunchy. This makes them perfect for lunch because you can dress them in advance — no need for a separate salad dressing container. If you’re eating them right away, let them sit for a bit to soften.

Genius healthy and low-carb spiralizer recipes you need to try. Plus all the tricks and tips you need to know to spiralize zucchini and any other vegetables, and how to store them to keep them fresh for longer!

2. Store

Preparing spiralized veggies on the go can be time-consuming, but my tip is to spiralize the veggies once on Sunday when I have a bit more time. Then store them in the fridge in a paper towel-lined airtight container or plastic bag.

They will last for 4-5 days.

The paper towel will absorb all the excess moisture and your veggie noodles will be ready for the next meal!

Top view of zoodles in storage containers. Perfect to meal prep ahead to make spiralizer recipes in no time

My top spiralizer tips

Tip #1

Colorful veggies (beets, carrots) are great to spiralize, but they can easily stain your spiralizer. Make sure you wash your spiralizer immediately after use.

Tip #2

Zucchini noodles (Courgetti) and any other vegetables full of water can easily get soggy. Place them in a colander and sprinkle with salt. They will release most of their water content within 10-15 minutes, then dry them with a paper towel.

Tip #3

Spiralize your veggies ahead of time during the weekend, and place them in an airtight container in the fridge. This will speed up your dinner prep time in the evenings, during the week.

Tip #4

Pick the most symmetrical veggies you can find. As much as I love ugly-looking vegetables, the straighter the veggie is, the easier will be to spiralize it.
21 quick and easy veggie spiralizer recipes, plus all the tips you need to know to spiralize your veggie to make skinny delicious low-carb recipes!
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25 Healthy Veggie Spiralizer Recipes

25 quick and easy veggie spiralizer recipes, plus all the tips you need to know to spiralize your veggie to make skinny delicious recipes!
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Sara @ Gathering Dreams

Equipment

  • Spiralizer

Ingredients

Veggies You Can Use in Your Spiralizer

  • Zucchini - Courgettes
  • Cucumber
  • Beet
  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Parsnip
  • White Potato
  • Sweet Potato
  • Onion
  • Butternut Squash
  • Celeriac

Instructions

  • Select your favorite spiralizer recipes.
  • Click on the link and get cooking.
  • Prep a delicious, quick fiber-rich meal in no time!

Notes

Tip #1

Colorful veggies (beets, carrots) are great to spiralize, but they can easily stain your spiralizer. Make sure you wash your spiralizer immediately after use.

Tip #2

Zucchini noodles (Courgetti) and any other vegetables full of water can easily get soggy. Place them in a colander and sprinkle with salt. They will release most of their water content within 10-15 minutes, then dry them with a paper towel.

Tip #3

Spiralize your veggies ahead of time during the weekend, and place them in an airtight container in the fridge. This will speed up your dinner prep time in the evenings, during the week.

Tip #4

Pick the most symmetrical veggies you can find. As much as I love ugly looking vegetables, the straighter the veggie is, the easier will be to spiralize it.

Do you have any other favorite easy spiralizer recipes?

Let me know in the comments!


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  1. Jack says

    January 16, 2022

    Very healthy recipe, please upload more recipes.

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    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      January 26, 2022

      Will do 🙂

      Reply
  2. Hunters Moon says

    July 8, 2021

    5 stars
    These recipes are an amazing resource. Thank you for posting and maintaining this! I have had great success with the Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole and can’t wait to try the rest. This is a super way to get started with a focus on plant based cooking.

    Reply
    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      July 17, 2021

      Thanks so much, Hunters Moon 🙂

      Reply
  3. Annette Eddy says

    March 2, 2021

    Im having trouble bringing up the recipes?

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    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      March 2, 2021

      Any recipe in particular, Annette?
      I can see them all. You can either click on the recipe name or the link under the photo.

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    May 31, 2020

    5 stars
    thank you for sharing
    I love spiralized veggies but I hate potato
    I follow this article for my next post

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    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      June 3, 2020

      Thanks, Lisa 🙂 I love spiralized veggies too!

      Reply
  5. E Matthews says

    January 12, 2020

    5 stars
    Just writing up the shopping list. Recently bought a spirilizer and as with other don’t want it to just gather dust. The recipes look great and easy to get hold of unlike so many Pinterest sites. Thank you. P.S I will be making courgetti in the UK

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    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      January 14, 2020

      I love spiralizing veggies! I hope you will enjoy these recipes as much as I do 🙂

      Reply
  6. mishieka says

    November 8, 2019

    I’d love to join the email list

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    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      November 11, 2019

      You can just subscribe from the homepage, Mishieka!

      Reply
  7. Hana says

    May 17, 2019

    These look absolutely delicious. My family and I were on a gluten-free diet for years and one of the foods I missed the most were noodles. So, when I came across spiralizing, it totally blew my mind!

    Can’t wait to try these recipes 🙂

    Reply
    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      May 18, 2019

      Thanks, Hana! Yes, spiralizing is such a game-changer if you are on a gluten-free diet!
      I was a bit skeptical about substituting veggies to pasta, but I love it!

      Reply
  8. Brenda says

    February 9, 2019

    5 stars
    Love these recipes!
    I’ve just bought a new spiralizer and can’t wait to try these out!
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      February 9, 2019

      Thank you Brenda, I love spiralizing veggies 🙂

      Reply
  9. fin$avvypanda @ finsavvypanda.com says

    January 8, 2018

    Hey Sara!

    What a smart way to replace the pasta — spiralized veggies!! I can imagine this tasting really good!

    Your picture of your spiralized veggies look awesome. Was it Dan or you who took these pics?

    Haha We have a tiny kitchen as well and we have tools that just sit in my cabinets that we don’t use. All the recipes here look delicious. This is a great idea to recover from all the holiday junk. And there’s so much to choose from here! Thanks for putting this stuff together!!

    I hope you’re feeling better now! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      January 8, 2018

      Thank you for stopping by! I love spiralized veggies! But I can’t stop eating pasta too 😉

      Yes, Dan took the pictures this time!

      I feel much much better finally! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  10. Natasha @ Salt and Lavender says

    January 5, 2018

    These all look awesome!! Thanks for featuring my recipes. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sara @ Gathering Dreams says

      January 5, 2018

      Thanks so much for checking my blog Natasha! I love your blog! All your recipes look amazing! You are such a great inspiration for me 🙂

      Reply

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