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21 GENIUS WAYS TO USE YOUR SPIRALIZER TO MAKE SKINNY DELICIOUS LOW-CARB SPIRALIZER RECIPES

I love vegetables.

I also love pasta…And as much as I really want to go for low-carb recipes, bread and pasta will never disappear from my plate!

But:

There is one solution I found a few years ago to reduce carbs in my diet while still enjoying a tasteful and delicious meal.

Have you ever tried a spiralizer?

If you haven’t, now it’s time to get started. There are so many healthy and tasty spiralizer recipes to chose 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 taste.

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 frugal-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?).

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1. 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?

2. Which Spiralizer?

There are many different spiralizers on the market. The Paderno Spiralizer is one of the top sellers on Amazon, with over 9,000 reviews and 4.5 stars.

Another great alternative is The Inspiralized. Or, if like me, you need to save space, you can go 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 want to spend too much on a spiralizer.

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.

3. 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 vegetables onto spiralizer

Make sure the spiralizer is firmly and securely in place on your table or kitchen worktop. Place the vegetable onto 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!

4. Veggies and Fruits That Can Be Spiralized

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 to pasta in many recipes. But there are plenty of other options too!

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.

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

5. How to Store Spiralized Veggies (Courgetti, Zoodles and anything else…)

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, on the other hand, 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.

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!

6. 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.

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!

7. The Best Spiralizer Recipes

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!

1. Asian-Inspired Zoodle Flu Buster Soup

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!

Found on Cotter Crunch

2. Spicy Sesame Zoodles with Crispy Tofu

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!

Found of Pinch of Yum

3. Kale and Falafel Bowls with Spiralized Butternut Squash

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.

Found on Inspiralized

4. Zucchini Pasta with Lentil Bolognese

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.

Found on Minimalist Baker

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Veggie spiralizer recipes

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!

Keyword: spiralizer recipes

Author: Sara @ Gathering Dreams

Ingredients

Veggies You Can Use in Your Spiralizer

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

Do you have any other favorite easy spiralizer recipes?

Let me know!

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Comments

Natasha @ Salt and Lavender says

January 5, 2018 at 4:21 pm

These all look awesome!! Thanks for featuring my recipes. 🙂
- Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
  
  January 5, 2018 at 4:26 pm
  
  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 🙂
fin$avvypanda @ finsavvypanda.com says

January 8, 2018 at 6:02 pm

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! 🙂
- Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
  
  January 8, 2018 at 6:15 pm
  
  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 🙂
Brenda says

February 9, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Love these recipes!
I’ve just bought a new spiralizer and can’t wait to try these out!
Thank you!
- Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
  
  February 9, 2019 at 4:05 pm
  
  Thank you Brenda, I love spiralizing veggies 🙂
Hana says

May 17, 2019 at 9:51 pm

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 🙂
- Sara @ Gathering Dreams says
  
  May 18, 2019 at 8:18 am
  
  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!