Have you tried spiralizing ?
It sounds like some new gym fad or something doesn't it?
Well, it's not a machine that a contortionist would use, but it just might help you see a little less of the gym. It turns (&
twists!) your vegetables into pasta-like noodle shapes. No more carb-heavy dishes that add inches to your waistband with just one bite!
The first time I heard about spiralizing I knew I had to have one. I went out immediately and bought one. It was expensive. It was nearly $50! And it was the counter top version. I had no idea that these hand-held versions even existed. I wish I had known this little secret everyone was keeping from me. Yes, the large ones are nice and they come with a couple more ways to style your food. But they are very costly and big. I have to have a special place to store it in my cupboard along with all of its attachments. And for those of us with hardly any counter space to spare it makes it difficult to use.
Common Sense Goods sells a much smaller and cheaper version. It can actually fit in my utensil drawer! But it can still spiralize a sweet potato. And it is extremely durable.
YaY
for saving pennies!
It's a simple design which makes it ridiculously easy to use. I was so nervous to even pull it out of the box because I was intimidated by it. Turning vegetables into noodles with a simple gadget and just my hands? Ya, it nearly had me running for the hills. It couldn't be that easy...
But it really works!
You
just twist and Wha-la Noodles!
But these aren't your average noodles. They are pure, raw, organic (if that's what you buy), vegetables.
If you are trying to lose weight, eat low Glycemic Index foods, cut back on carbs, watch your points, go Paleo, get gluten-free, live Raw, taste the rainbow, or make your meals pretty then this will be your new best friend.
I decided to try it out, but first I had to find a recipe. Where did I go? Pinterest of course! I looked
and looked, but most recipes required lots of ingredients that I don't normally have on hand. I decided to try a recipe from The Roasted Root... but I made it my own to fit my budget. You can mess with it as you see fit.
Spiralized Carrots with Peanut-Lime Ginger Sauce
Ingredients
7 medium/large carrots
1/3 cup cashews
2 tablespoons cilantro paste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon minced sushi ginger
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons coconut milk
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
Salt to taste
Method
Wash and peel carrots. Use your spiral slicer to make noodles out of all your carrots. There will be a couple inches of carrot after spiralizing that you can save for later. I did not use them in this recipe.
Place carrot noodles in a large serving bowl and set aside.
Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. I used a hand mixer.
Pour peanut-lime ginger sauce over carrot noodles and mix together.
Mix in most of the cashews. Garnish with the leftover cashews.
Serve with chopsticks for authenticity.
Gather your ingredients
Wash and peel carrots.
Use your spiral slicer to make noodles out of all your carrots. There will be a couple inches of carrot after spiralizing that you can save for later. I made carrot sticks with the leftovers and ate them the next day.
Place carrot noodles in a large serving bowl and set aside.
Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy. I used a hand mixer.
Pour peanut-lime ginger sauce over carrot noodles and mix together.
Mix in most of the cashews. Garnish with the leftover cashews.
Serve with chopsticks for authenticity.
Voila!
You're done. Now enjoy!
If you don't have a spiralizer and you want to get one then you should definitely consider getting the one I used to make this recipe. It is small and easy to use. Plus, if you're on a budget it's the cheaper version.
The first 25 people to use my code on Amazon will only pay $5 for their spiralizer!
Trust me, you can't beat that deal.
These are premium spiral slicers with dual width blades. They are made from durable ABS and high quality stainless steel. They are dishwasher safe and much easier to clean than their larger counterparts. Plus, Common Sense Goods provides you with a bonus cleaning brush just for your spiralizer.
And if you are worried about lack of inspiration they've got you covered there as well. With each purchase you get a bonus eBook called The Ultimate Veggie Noodle Recipe Collection. It has 24 full color pages of recipes (with pictures) to help get your mouth-watering.
And they back every one of their spiral slicers with their no nonsense, hassle-free, 100% money back guarantee. So, there's no risk if it doesn't work out for you.
This company has been great with me. They really do have outstanding customer service! I have loved working with them and know that they will take care of you as well.
I received this product free of charge in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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