Although we know it’s a part of a healthy diet, most of us don’t get overly excited about eating our fruits and vegetables. I don’t know about you, but when it comes down to having a vegetable-filled salad or a soothing plate of pasta for dinner, I’m going to head straight for those delicious noodles.
But what if I told you there’s a way to enjoy the satisfying taste of pasta while still reaping the nutritional benefits of fresh vegetables? With a spiralizer, you’re able to have both the veggies and the pasta. In fact, your vegetables become your pasta! It might be hard to imagine a zucchini turning into a beautiful bowl of fettuccine, but with the right tools, you can make a delicious and filling classic noodle dish using just your favorite vegetables. I expect you’ll be just as amazed at how satisfying these faux dishes can be as I was when I first discovered the technique. Watching these plain vegetables being transformed into long and spindly noodles, I was instantly hooked.
Using a simple device, spiralizing fruits and vegetables allows you to replace foods like pasta with nutrient-filled produce such as zucchini, sweet potato, and squash. This is a great way for you to cut down on refined carbohydrates and load up on the types of whole foods that are especially healthy for you. Whether you’re gluten-free, paleo, or vegan—or have no dietary restrictions at all—using vegetables instead of grains is a great way to switch up your meals and have a little fun in the kitchen, all while getting healthier in the process. No matter what your culinary needs are, there’s always something amazing you can make with a spiralizer.
Though I’ve mostly mentioned pasta, using a spiralizer goes beyond making just noodle dishes. You can also create other fun recipes such as toppings for salads, fancy desserts, and even perfectly shaped curly fries.
When I first started using the spiralizer, I stuck to simple pasta dishes, oftentimes topping zoodles (zucchini noodles) with marinara sauce or pesto. While that’s a convenient and simple use of the device, I eventually came to realize the wonders of this contraption and soon discovered a myriad of crazy meals I could create: a pizza crust made out of potato, rice made from plantains, shoestring fries made from jicama. Experimenting with different blades as well as different types of produce can open the door to so many versatile and healthy meals. The spiralizer transcends all dietary restrictions and the world's cuisines—there’s always a dish for everyone, no matter their personal taste or preference.
In this cookbook, you’ll find recipes for any type of dish, whether you’re attempting a twist on a classic Italian spaghetti, cooking for your gluten-free friends, or making a dessert that’s healthy for your kids. Spiralizing will transform the way you cook, and you’ll never want to look back at traditional recipes ever again!