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

9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 years ago
I've seen them in $ tree
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9 years ago
I recently bought a Spiralizer and Inspiralized cookbook. I'm looking forward to subbing veggies for pasta and more.
FlamingO in AR
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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.
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9 years ago
Hopefully, you'll discover lots of ways to use different vegetables, both cooked and raw. I know that I have.
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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
9 years ago
last modified: 9 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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