spiralizer

luvluv1234
luvluv1234 Posts: 79 Member
edited November 18 in Recipes
Hi! I just got spiralizer. Does anyone have any low calorie recipes to share? Thanks in advance! Risa
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  • Acem24
    Acem24 Posts: 157 Member
    Hello here one. Take your pick from zucchini, or yellow squash. Spiralize it. Walk it in a high heat skillet to your desired taste. In a little blender mix balsamic vinaigrette, raw honey, and black pepper. Choose some type of cooked protein like chicken, egg whites, steak or more veggies. Combine dressing, protein and noodles. Eat and enjoy. Its a little sweet dish.
  • luvluv1234
    luvluv1234 Posts: 79 Member
    Thanks!
  • luvluv1234
    luvluv1234 Posts: 79 Member
    Wow! Thanks!
  • LovesDogsAndBooks
    LovesDogsAndBooks Posts: 190 Member
    That recipe site looks great! As to the spiralizer, I've become more reluctant over the years to buy kitchen gadgets, because so many of them just end up unused in a drawer, or are more hassle than worth it. Who has one and is happy with it? What brand? Thanks!
  • ninjamere1
    ninjamere1 Posts: 40 Member
    I bought some super cheap spiralizer that you turn the veggies on a blade that looks like a small food processor disk. I wish I knew the brand (no words on it). Easy to clean should be high on the list for whichever you buy. The one I have has no moving parts.

    Last night I spiraled a zucchini to make scampi. First I quick sauteed a couple chopped garlic cloves in 2 sprays of olive oil (you can use less garlic) then after only about a minute i added the zucchini and cooked until thoroughly heated and tender but not mushy. I added salt & pepper. Added a splash of milk (literally a quick splash less than 1/8 cup or a couple tablespoon - a tiny bit of cream would be better) just to mimic a sauce and let it heat through and mix with the veggies. Very quick cooked some peeled shrimp and added it to the zucchini for a quick stir to get "sauce" on all of it.

    It was really good. I'll never be fooled that pasta isn't in it but it is a delicious much lower calorie and filling meal. You veggie & shrimp weighed amount portions should be what fits your calories.
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    LovesDogsAndBooks wrote: »
    That recipe site looks great! As to the spiralizer, I've become more reluctant over the years to buy kitchen gadgets, because so many of them just end up unused in a drawer, or are more hassle than worth it. Who has one and is happy with it? What brand? Thanks!

    I have a Paderno and love it. I use it just about every day.
  • hickchic67
    hickchic67 Posts: 802 Member
    LovesDogsAndBooks wrote: »
    That recipe site looks great! As to the spiralizer, I've become more reluctant over the years to buy kitchen gadgets, because so many of them just end up unused in a drawer, or are more hassle than worth it. Who has one and is happy with it? What brand? Thanks!

    the one i have was a freebie for buying a cookbook. its a cylinder/tube shape with a blade that you twist the veggies against. no moving parts. easier to clean than the one my daughter had though. she had one that was shaped like an hourglass with blades on the sides - you twisted the veggies into the "cones" on the hourglass. (if that makes any sense) it was nearly impossible to clean out all the peelings and bits of veggies left.

    i may invest in a better one now that Queenmunchy shared that recipe site!
  • luvluv1234
    luvluv1234 Posts: 79 Member
    That looks amazing! The crunchy asian lime peanut slaw sounds awesome also! thanks!
  • cheryldumais
    cheryldumais Posts: 1,907 Member
    I absolutely love my Spiralizer. I use it weekly. Zucchini with a bolognese sauce is to die for. My son who is a pasta guy says he prefers the zuchinni. Just make sure you put it in a saute pan and lightly fry (you can use a teaspoon or two of olive oil if you want) to remove some of the excess water otherwise your sauce will be very runny. Pinterest has a ton of recipes too. I usually do carrots with a low fat alfredo sauce (light cream cheese, low fat milk, chicken broth, fresh garlic, onions, mushrooms and some good parmesean). You won't regret your purchase if you make a point of using it.
  • EggToni
    EggToni Posts: 190 Member
    I am making that -- thanks for the link!
  • LovesDogsAndBooks
    LovesDogsAndBooks Posts: 190 Member
    I just checked on amazon, and wow, there are so many different ones, it's really hard to choose! I'll check the local Walmart and the kitchen store, maybe I find one that I can really look at before buying.
  • luvluv1234
    luvluv1234 Posts: 79 Member
    Thank you! That carrot alfredo sounds amazing!
    cheryldumais wrote: »
    I absolutely love my Spiralizer. I use it weekly. Zucchini with a bolognese sauce is to die for. My son who is a pasta guy says he prefers the zuchinni. Just make sure you put it in a saute pan and lightly fry (you can use a teaspoon or two of olive oil if you want) to remove some of the excess water otherwise your sauce will be very runny. Pinterest has a ton of recipes too. I usually do carrots with a low fat alfredo sauce (light cream cheese, low fat milk, chicken broth, fresh garlic, onions, mushrooms and some good parmesean). You won't regret your purchase if you make a point of using it.

  • luvluv1234
    luvluv1234 Posts: 79 Member
    I bought mine on amazon. It's the one made by farberware. I like it but I haven't used any others to compare it with.
    LovesDogsAndBooks wrote: »
    I just checked on amazon, and wow, there are so many different ones, it's really hard to choose! I'll check the local Walmart and the kitchen store, maybe I find one that I can really look at before buying.

  • Geocitiesuser
    Geocitiesuser Posts: 1,429 Member
    I have the cheap little cone shaped spiralizer from walmart. After reading this thread, seeing photos, and seeing store bought zoodles the other day I realize how lousy it is. I might have to get a "good" spiralizer. Because this all looks and sounds pretty dang tasty.
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    When low on calories for the day, I put a poached egg over zoodles with some sriacha, (150 calories and filling). Or sometimes just a spray of olive oil and salt and pepper. You can make a bunch of Zoodles (pull out any really wet parts) and store in an airtight container for up to a week. Oh last one, if starving, I'll dump a lean cuisine shrimp Alfredo over zoodles (250 cal).
  • WeAreTheMassacre
    WeAreTheMassacre Posts: 49 Member
    edited June 2017
    LovesDogsAndBooks wrote: »
    That recipe site looks great! As to the spiralizer, I've become more reluctant over the years to buy kitchen gadgets, because so many of them just end up unused in a drawer, or are more hassle than worth it. Who has one and is happy with it? What brand? Thanks!

    Honestly? Buy a nice Mandoline. They can do a tonnn of useful things, and you can still cut veggies into thin noodles. The spiralizer cuts out the core, which is nice. But spiral noodles are strictly an aesthetic thing imo. Nothing wrong with eating straight noodles.

    Most chefs are not a fan of kitchen gadgets that do one novelty thing and nothing else, but you won't find any that dislike a mandoline. I like spiralizers, don't get me wrong! But if space is an issue it's just another luxury gadget that's going to be stuck in the back of a cupboard.
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,247 Member
    WeAreTheMassacre wrote: »
    LovesDogsAndBooks wrote: »
    That recipe site looks great! As to the spiralizer, I've become more reluctant over the years to buy kitchen gadgets, because so many of them just end up unused in a drawer, or are more hassle than worth it. Who has one and is happy with it? What brand? Thanks!

    Honestly? Buy a nice Mandoline. They can do a tonnn of useful things, and you can still cut veggies into thin noodles. The spiralizer cuts out the core, which is nice. But spiral noodles are strictly an aesthetic thing imo. Nothing wrong with eating straight noodles.

    Most chefs are not a fan of kitchen gadgets that do one novelty thing and nothing else, but you won't find any that dislike a mandoline. I like spiralizers, don't get me wrong! But if space is an issue it's just another luxury gadget that's going to be stuck in the back of a cupboard.

    I'm with you. I love my mandoline. I actually won a really nice Kitchenaid one through our local newspaper with a recipe contest. That was about 8 or 9 years ago and it is still working perfectly:

    https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KC310BXERA-Mandoline-Slicer-Red/dp/B005D6G5HS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496760149&sr=8-2&keywords=kitchen+aid+mandolin
  • Juniper210
    Juniper210 Posts: 77 Member
    I use the Good Grips Spiralizer based on the review from sweethome http://thesweethome.com/reviews/best-spiralizer/

    My absolute favorite thing is spiralized sweet potatoes. I make them a few times a week. Either as a pasta replacement with spaghetti sauce, or just sauteed and served as is. http://inspiralized.com/sweet-potato-noodles-with-garlic-kale-and-pork-chops/

  • mccraee
    mccraee Posts: 199 Member
    we have lots of foil packs on the grill or fire this time of year. I love either sweet potato or butternut squash spiraled w/ a bit of ham (or bacon) and a table spoon of bbq sauce. Maybe some sweet onions sliced thin. It cooks really fast when it's spiraled & tastes sooo yummy w/ bbq
  • mccraee
    mccraee Posts: 199 Member
    I also throw spiral sweet potato raw into a green salad. it's kind of weird but I like the crunch

    and I love zucchini spiraled w/ pesto! so easy & good
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    lucys1225 wrote: »
    LovesDogsAndBooks wrote: »
    That recipe site looks great! As to the spiralizer, I've become more reluctant over the years to buy kitchen gadgets, because so many of them just end up unused in a drawer, or are more hassle than worth it. Who has one and is happy with it? What brand? Thanks!

    I have a Paderno and love it. I use it just about every day.

    Same. I've had mine for four years and bought four as gifts. If mine dies, I plan to buy the inspiralizer.
  • TravelingGuru
    TravelingGuru Posts: 23 Member
    edited June 2017
    I use the Brieftons Spiralizer. Love it.

    I spiralize almost any veggie. My favorites (besides zucchini) include beets, jicama, rutabaga, cucumbers, carrots (need big ones) and fennel. Also apples...

    Yes, some of those could as easily be thin-sliced with a mandolin, but spiralizing (my opinion) makes them simpler to use in a variety of recipes. I never consider it a separate "side" dish; I always approach as either a "pasta" sort of dish, or a salad. Makes it easier for me to think of the options and ingredients.

    I use so frequently that the family simply expects it now--no more pushback at starch-less meals.

    FYI, I've found that sprializing two zucchinis, then putting them in a tightly packed storage container with a couple of paper towels on bottom, and leaving in fridge at least 3-4 days, the zoodles are much firmer with a LOT less water.
  • dutchandkiwi
    dutchandkiwi Posts: 1,389 Member
    inspiralized will send you one every day if you subscribe
  • ShinyFuture
    ShinyFuture Posts: 314 Member
    I second the Inspiralized site. I use my spiralizers several times a week. I actually have 2 - the big counter top one and a new one I got at Costco - smaller, and I think it works even better. I think it's a kitchenaide? It's got a bowl, the part with the blades goes on top of that, and then there's a part with a handle that goes on top of that. For me it's easier to use and to clean, and there's less waste. The best part is I can do smaller things - radishes, carrots, that have to be a certain size before they work with the counter top model. The big one is still better if I'm doing several zucchini or beets or whatever because the bowl w/the smaller one fills up pretty quickly. Side benefit -the kids think it's fun to spiralize and will eat more veggies if they've spiraled them.
  • Jelaan
    Jelaan Posts: 815 Member
    Ha! Got my husband to eat zucchini last night and he enjoyed it. I stilll haven't told him what it was as he has zucchini-phobia lol. Spiralized the zucchini, carrot and lo-bok and added it to our salads. Had the left overs tossed with meatballs and home made bbq sauce tonight instead of rice. Yummy!
  • trisH_7183
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
    edited June 2017
    Thanks for the info.All the recipes sound good .Have decided to make a few,cutting ingreds by hand,to see just how often I will eat it...before buying another counter sitter.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    bump
  • Dani9585
    Dani9585 Posts: 215 Member
    I have a Paderno. My only complaint is that I can't get the track thingy (not the part that actually holds the veggie or crank) off to wash it.
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