Veggetti
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As others have recommended, check out inspiralized.com. It's an entire blog with spiralized veggie recipes and tips. I am allergic to wheat and hate making my own bread from other options. I use her sprialized sweet potato bun recipe when I feel the need to have bun for my sandwiches.0
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I just bought one & am going to use it for the first time tonight!! This thread has made my day because I'm so excited about trying it! ha ha!0
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Hmm...I want one.0
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i'm in love with mine. so far i've only used it with zucchini and mexican gray squash, but i've found that the zoodles (stealing that term!) don't really need cooking. i throw them into the bowl raw and let whatever sauce i've made warm them up. last night i made chicken breasts with an indian curry-ish cream sauce, ran the zoodles on the larger side, and they held up really well in the sauce.0
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I used mine once. It was tedious, and even on the "thick" side it still turned mushy.....why????? Also it makes a point at the end of the veggie, like a pencil sharpener.... What kind of veggies can be used?0
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I eat ZOODLES all the time. I have a spiralizer type contraption that I got off Amazon. My 4 yo granddaughter LOVES to make her own "spaghetti." First thing she does when she gets to my house, after a hug :bigsmile: for her Apples, is go to the fridge and look for a zucchini.0
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I don't have one; but i found an awesome spaghetti squash recipe a few years back and i use that when I'm on a health kick and trying to not eat box pasta. Its on MPF on my recipes if ya want it0
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I have one of those. I've had it for a while and don't remember the brand but I got it on Amazon. It was called a spiralizer. It's pretty cool, especially in summer when there are just SO many zucchini.0
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I have the Spiralizer and I LOVE it!! I use it for carrots and cucumbers in salad. My kids think I'm magic!! I don't cook the zucchini or other squash when I make "pasta." I top it with a fresh tomato crushed in the food processor and lots of yummy spices!! I'm hungry now!! ????0
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I used mine once. It was tedious, and even on the "thick" side it still turned mushy.....why????? Also it makes a point at the end of the veggie, like a pencil sharpener.... What kind of veggies can be used?
When sliced very thin squash can become mushy very quickly. I usually just steam mine for 2-3 minutes, or sometimes just toss them raw with fresh tomatoes and garlic that have been sauteed in olive oil and let the hot oil soften them up.
Zucchini and yellow summer squash are the only vegetables I've tried, but they both work pretty well. Zucchini is a little easier since it generally has less seeds.0 -
ZOODLES! I love it. My recommendation for cooking is to spiralize, salt, wait 20 mins, rinse and wring out in a dish towel. You can even dry out in the oven for a few minutes. Cook in a saute pan for a few minutes, then sauce it up. The texture comes out much less mushy than cooking straight from cut since you are drawing out the water trapped internally.
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I have a spiralizer - I love it and use it once a week or so. My suggestions and a recipe can be found here: http://www.butterisnotacarb.com/zoodles-and-meat-sauce/
Also, www.inspiralized.com has really awesome recipes.
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When I use mine for zucchini spaghetti I don't cook or steam the zucchini at all, the sauce does it for you when you add it. Then it isn't mushy at all unless you let it sit there for a while, and still then I wouldn't say mushy, just much softer.
I really want to try the spaghetti squash though.0 -
Nature makes a mean spaghetti sqash that does not require a "gadget". Cut it in half, scrape out the seeds, put a couple tablespoons of water in one half and cover with the other. Place it in a dish and throw it in the microwave for 12-14 minutes (depending on the size of the squash). Stuff shredds apart like spaghetti with no effort. Viola! Veggie spaghetti. Your welcome. :bigsmile:0
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Please let us know if it works well. I want to buy one!0
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This sounds so cool and like a great way to avoid carbs. But no one has talked about how it tastes? I may be a dunce, but is it actually a good substitute for pasta when it comes to taste? :ohwell:0
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This sounds so cool and like a great way to avoid carbs. But no one has talked about how it tastes? I may be a dunce, but is it actually a good substitute for pasta when it comes to taste? :ohwell:
I only just got the Veggetti, but I have sliced zucchini lengthwise with my mandolin and used the strips as substitutes for lasagna noodles. It was a wonderful substitute, very delicate flavor and married nicely with the sauce. Thats why I want to try the zoodles0 -
Nature makes a mean spaghetti sqash that does not require a "gadget". Cut it in half, scrape out the seeds, put a couple tablespoons of water in one half and cover with the other. Place it in a dish and throw it in the microwave for 12-14 minutes (depending on the size of the squash). Stuff shredds apart like spaghetti with no effort. Viola! Veggie spaghetti. Your welcome. :bigsmile:
I've never tried spaghetti squash before. How's the flavor? Is it similar to zucchini or summer squash?0 -
This sounds so cool and like a great way to avoid carbs. But no one has talked about how it tastes? I may be a dunce, but is it actually a good substitute for pasta when it comes to taste? :ohwell:
I actually like it more than the pasta. I think it has a better taste and texture.0 -
I love mine! Don't use it all the time, but zucchini makes a great pasta substitute.0
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