Anyone here have a spiralizer?

[jenikate]

We have the Paderno spiralizer. We mostly just make zoodles with it. However, when we had a party we used one of the other blades to make cucumber and carrot ribbons for salads. It made a very pretty addition to the salad. Since we are eating low carb we use it about once a week to make zoodles. So even though it mainly has one use, I feel like I am getting my monies worth.

www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ#

[alzi]

I do. I've only made ZOODLES. They are delicious.

My phone capitalized ZOODLES lol.

[Booze Raccoon]

Yes. I've used it for potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini and carrots. It's kind of a bitch to use and the ribbons are short so it's probably easier to julienne your veggies.

[circa1978]

LOL. I thought this had to do with hair.

[BicycleBride]

I have one and I love it! So far I pretty much only use it for zoodles, but that is completely worth it to me because we have a hard time getting plenty of veggies in our diet. Ours also makes flat super thin ribbons too and DS will eat almost anything in that shape lol.

[1confused1]

I made this

www.skinnytaste.com/2014/06/spiralized-greek-cucumber-salad-with.html

[jenikate]

Does anyone have any tips on how to cook the zoodles. We have been boiling them, but getting them drained is a pain. We usually end up with a plate full of water under the zoodles and sauce.

[isabel]

I've only used mine for zucchini so far, but it's a pretty handy little device for that.

[isabel]

Aug 27, 2014 17:28:24 GMT -5 jenikate said:

Does anyone have any tips on how to cook the zoodles. We have been boiling them, but getting them drained is a pain. We usually end up with a plate full of water under the zoodles and sauce.

Drain in a colander, then pat dry with several towels. Zucchini holds onto moisture like crazy, so you have to coax it out.

[my4girls]

Aug 27, 2014 17:28:24 GMT -5 jenikate said:

Does anyone have any tips on how to cook the zoodles. We have been boiling them, but getting them drained is a pain. We usually end up with a plate full of water under the zoodles and sauce.

I just throw them in a frying pan with a little evoo and toss it around a bit while they cook 

[spankswife]

You can do it with cucumber. There are lots of Asian recipes for that. Add some diced tuna and avocado, a little ponzu sauce. Mmmmmm

[spedrunner]

Aug 27, 2014 16:16:53 GMT -5 aeg511 said:

I really want one, but I'm wondering what else I can do besides zoodles (zucchini noodles) or curly fries.

What do you love about yours if you have one?

Loveeeee mine.  I use it for everything some recipes in my blog

zuchinni.  Cucumber for salad, carrots, sweet potatoes.   Love it 

[thoseareradishes]

I made this earlier this week, it was really good.  

www.skinnytaste.com/2014/08/kung-pao-chicken-zoodles-for-two.html

[BicycleBride]

Aug 27, 2014 17:28:24 GMT -5 jenikate said:

Does anyone have any tips on how to cook the zoodles. We have been boiling them, but getting them drained is a pain. We usually end up with a plate full of water under the zoodles and sauce.

I cook the sauce so it is super thick. Then after spiralizing, I get paper towels or kitchen towels and squeeze the crap out of the noodles to help decrease the water. Then when I've done this the best I can, I throw them in the pot with the super thick sauce and sauté a few minutes and end up with regular thickness sauce. The only problem with this method is the noodles are still a bit crunchy.

[indianchica]

I got one for $15 at walmart in the 'as seen on tv' section.

[jenikate]

Thanks for the cooking tips everyone. I'll keep trying for less watery zoodles.

[keyslover]

Aug 27, 2014 17:03:34 GMT -5 circa1978 said:

LOL. I thought this had to do with hair.

I did too. But now that I know what it is, I think I want one. More gadgets!