My daughter got me a Spiralizer for Christmas

[Marthe48]

I set it up and made zucchini noodles today. I can't believe how long some of the noodles were. I used them to make low-carb chicken Parmesan. Really hit the spot. I've been eating a lot of grilled buffalo chicken chunks and roasted cauliflower. lol

The Spiralizer is easy to use, and I'm looking forward to running other low-carb veggies thru the blades. Maybe I will make sweet potato chips and bake them.

If anyone else has some ideas on veggies and recipes, I'd love to hear.

[irisblue]

1. I did sweet potato & beet spirals with baked chicken.

[Marthe48]

2. Did you steam the spirals or let the heat from the chicken soften them?

I've never eaten either of those raw. I bet it was pretty

[irisblue]

4. Sheet pan, drizzled with olive oil,

Purple Onions in quarters.30ish minutes

[Marthe48]

5. Thanks

I was thinking about ways to cook any of the results without mushing them.

[Auggie]

3. Sweetpotato noodles made with white sweetpotatoes

Brown skin, white (or yellow-ish) flesh. Not orange. Been on my list to try as a pasta substitute.

[Marthe48]

6. thanks for the idea

I'll see what I can find.

[The Blue Flower]

7. How did you keep them from getting mushy?

I sauteed them and didn't like them

[Marthe48]

8. Booklet recommends putting hot sauce

over the zoodles (I learned a new word!) and letting the heat from the sauce soften them. I think that's how I had them at my freind's house. She had gotten zoodle nests from the deli. I put some grated cheese on top and let it melt. I think for the leftovers, I'll reheat the sauce, put it on the noodles and eat it all right away.

[Callalily]

9. I use my spiralizer all the time,

and not just for zucchini. Works great with potatoes, carrots, beets, apples, the possibilities are endless.

[Marthe48]

10. I'm hoping to branch out :)

I want to remain on a low-carb diet, but I'll keep thinking of ways to use it. I don't want it to be one of those gadgets I use once and put away. I really like chicken Parmesan, so it'll be out to make zoodles for that

[Marthe48]

11. I had some leftover chicken Parmesan for lunch

I put the coarse zoodles in a flat bowl and microwaved them on defrost for a few seconds, then stirred them and zapped them again for a few seconds, so they were warm but not cooked. I heated some of the chicken and sauce in a different bowl, then put them together. The zucchini noodles were crisp and warm, so I think I found a good way to warm them gently, without making mush. I am meeting up with some friends for dinner, but will continue my experiments tomorrow.