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As seen on TV: the Vegetti, have you tried it?

11 years ago

I've been thinking about getting the Vegetti and finally did it. Like others here, I'm low carb but miss spaghetti, so here's tonight's dinner:

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sheilajoyce_gw
11 years ago
Have you tried spaghetti squash? That is good as a pasta substitute too, and you don't need a special device.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
Socks, I don't have a spiralizer (yet), but do serve julienned veggies very frequently, especially in the summer when I've got zucchini everywhere. I've made meals like yours many times! ;-)

Zucchini is my favorite, but I also julienne carrots, sweet potatoes, beets, jicama, and others. I love my julienne peeler and my mandolin.

Not a fan of spaghetti squash, but I know that some people are.
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vicsgirl
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i do own one but haven't tried it out yet.
socks
Original Author
11 years ago
Spaghetti squash is a good choice too, but as I recall, zucchini is lower in carbs. And I grow zucchini so will enjoy using the spiralizer this summer.
User
11 years ago
I've seen them in $ tree
User
11 years ago
I recently bought a Spiralizer and Inspiralized cookbook. I'm looking forward to subbing veggies for pasta and more.
FlamingO in AR
11 years ago
We have one and we like it very much. It comes with a little recipe book and they are very good. I don't cook it for very long though, we like ours a little Al dente.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
Hopefully, you'll discover lots of ways to use different vegetables, both cooked and raw. I know that I have.
Fun2BHere
11 years ago
I bought a spiralizer last summer and I love it. I spiral cut zucchini and summer squash and microwave the squash for a few minutes for a tasty side dish that's become a favorite of my family. I haven't tried other vegetables yet, but I want to make a salad with cucumber ribbons. Just be cautious when you wash the blades as they are super sharp.
plllog
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I got the Paderno one with the four blades that was recommended in the Cooking Forum: http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2814503/do-i-need-a-spiralizer-w-s-sale It's at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AW3B5MM/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1429026963&sr=1&keywords=paderno+four+blade+spiralizer) for $50 currently, though I paid 30% less. I'm sure someone else has a reasonable price. It's less fussy than the $10 cone shaped ones, and does more. Recently, I made "carrot confetti" on the finest setting and the little girls loved all the LONG strings. I also used the plain blade to spiral slice (like those boingy potatoes that were so stylish ten years ago) watermelon radishes. If you twist the resulting chain, you get a ruffle, and it looked spectacular, besides being the exact right thickness for eating. Even though I use mandolines often, I was surprised at just how easy it was to use.
lindyluwho
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I have one and I like to sautee the squash in a little olive oil or butter with salt, pepper and garlic and perhaps a bit of onion. I've never tried to use it in place of spaghetti. I don't like spaghetti squash.
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