If eating veggies is the opposite of your idea of a good time or if you're spending more time with pasta than with your gym membership, allow us to introduce your new best friend. The spiralizer is a super simple kitchen tool that's nothing short of miraculous. With very little effort and in just a matter of seconds, it turns fresh produce into noodles. Simply place a firm vegetable into the grinder, turn the crank and watch the long, ribbon-like "noodles" magically appear. Thanks to the spiralizer, you can keep enjoying your favorite "pasta" recipes, bid "goodbye" to all the extra carbs (and calories) and fit in more servings of vegetables with every meal. Veggie noodles also make healthy, delicious additions to casseroles, salads and soups. Another benefit to spiralized veggies is that they take up more room on your plate than their whole counterpart, so it tricks your brain into thinking you're consuming more. How SparkPeople Members Are Getting Their Spiral On
25 Sensational Spiralizer RecipesSpicy Peanut Noodles: If you're going to have noodles, you might as well combine them with spiralized veggies and to-die-for peanut sauce.  Image courtesy of What's Gaby Cooking Zoodle Spaghetti Salad: This veggie-packed salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next backyard barbeque.  Image courtesy of Six Sisters Stuff Crispy Swoodles with Bacon: Use your spiralizer to transform sweet potatoes into crispy swoodles before roasting them and adding crispy bacon bits.  Image courtesy of Nom Nom Paleo Spiralized Carrot Pasta with Ginger-Lime Peanut Sauce: It's quite possibly the most perfect way to invite more carrots into your life.  Image courtesy of The Roasted Root Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Pesto "Pasta": It's hard to believe that a single butternut squash and one sweet potato can yield so much brightly colored, be-ribboned veggies.  Image courtesy of Grill Girl Parmesan Zucchini Noodles: Zucchini is turned into noodles, then tossed with fresh mint, red pepper flakes and a lemon vinaigrette. This dish makesIt's a delicious side for shrimp or salmon.  Image courtesy of What's Gaby Cooking Tex-Mex Spiralized Sweet Potato and Chicken Casserole: In addition to spiralized sweet potatoes and chicken, this flavorful, low-carb dish also features fresh tomatoes, onions and jalapenos.  Image courtesy of Gimme Delicious Southwest Sweet Potato Noodles: Sweet potato noodles, onions, peppers and black beans combine to make a delicious southwest lunch bowl.  Image courtesy of The Pretty Bee Golden Beet and Kale Salad: Use your spiralizer to turn golden beet into gorgeous, delicious noodles to top this insanely healthy salad.  Image courtesy of The Roasted Root Cucumber Chickpea Salad: Spiralized cucumbers are the star of this refreshing, veggie-packed and high-protein dish.  Image courtesy of Maebells 20-Minute Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Cajun Shrimp: You can throw together this light, yet satisfying meal in just one pan, in a mere 20 minutes.  Image courtesy of Simply Sissom Spiralizer Greek Salad: Light and refreshing, this side dish is made with cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, chickpeas, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. .jpg) Image courtesy of A Pinch of Healthy Honey Garlic Baked Salmon: This Asian-inspired salmon dish is delicious served on a bed of spiralized veggies.  Image courtesy of Simply Stacie Grilled Flank Steak with Zucchini Noodles: Zoodles serve as a fresh, carb-free complement to your favorite flank steak.  Image courtesy of What's Gaby Cooking Quinoa and Squash Ribbon Salad: Shaved zucchini and squash combine with quinoa to make a perfect lunch, side dish or vegetarian main meal.  Image courtesy of Family Food on the Table Spicy Thai Chicken Zoodle Salad: Treat yourself to a simple, colorful and super satisfying meal in less than 10 minutes of prep time.  Image courtesy of Nom Nom Paleo Sweet Potato Noodle Ramen: This recipe uses Nona Lim Pho broth with sweet potato noodles in place of wheat noodles.  Image courtesy of Foraged Dish Chai-Spiced Pear Oatmeal: Spiralized pears add natural sweetness to this warm, hearty breakfast porridge.  Image courtesy of The Healthy Apple Chicken Satay with Noodles and Mushrooms: Made with zucchini noodles, mushrooms and an addictive peanut sauce, this one-pot dish is ready in 30 minutes.  Image courtesy of Family Food on the Table Healthy Chicken Parmesan: Breading-free chicken served over zucchini noodles equates to a light, healthy and gluten-free dinner with nary a carb in sight.  Image courtesy of Tastes Lovely Spicy Asian Chicken Zoodle Soup: This lightened-up version of your favorite Asian chicken soup combines zoodles with a wonderfully flavorful broth.  Image courtesy of A Cedar Spoon Healthy Oil-Free Baked Curly Fries: Use a spiralizer to create perfect curly potato strips, then bake them to crispy, fat-free perfection.  Image courtesy of The Big Man's World Tangled Apple, Pistachio and Golden Raisin Salad: For a light, simple and sweet appetizer salad, turn apples into spiralized noodles, then add plump golden raisins and salty pistachios.  Image courtesy of All Roads Lead to the Kitchen Zesty Zoodles with Pumpkin and Beans: Spiralized zucchini serves as a delicious base for cooked pumpkin and your choice of beans and seasonings.  Butternut Squash Pasta with Cheesy Cream Sauce: Featuring gorgonzola cream sauce, dried cranberries and toasted pine nuts, this faux pasta is comfort food without the guilt.  Image courtesy of Amanda's Cookin' What's your favorite way to use your spiralizer? |
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