Is a vegetable spiralizer worth it?

Is a vegetable spiralizer worth it?

You’ve purchased one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools. And if you’re reading this post because you’re wondering if a spiralizer is worth it (meaning, should you really splurge on yet another kitchen tool) – well, the quick answer is yes.

What vegetables can you Spiralize?

Common Spiralizable Vegetables

  • Apple.
  • Beet.
  • Bell Pepper.
  • Broccoli.
  • Butternut Squash.
  • Cabbage.
  • Carrot.
  • Celeriac.

What foods can you Spiralize?

Start Spiralizing with These 10 Vegetables

  • Beets. Beets. When it comes to spiralizing beets, any variety will do.
  • Broccoli. Broccoli. Spiralizing gives you the perfect reason to look for broccoli with the stems.
  • Carrots. Carrots.
  • Potatoes. Potatoes.
  • Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes.
  • Turnips. Turnips.
  • Cabbage. Spiralizing Beets.

Can a spiralizer peel an apple?

You’re about to see that spiralizers make quick work of slicing apples super thin! This process works best with a firm-fleshed apple variety, like Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Rome or Jonagold.

Can you Spiralize carrots?

Similar to beets, any variety of carrot will work when spiralizing. However, it’s often easier to spiralize the larger varieties. Scrub the carrots well and you can get by without peeling. Spiralized carrots are great sautéed, steamed or roasted but are also delightful raw.

How do you clean a Vegetti?

The entire Veggetti is dishwasher-proof, as are the blades on the Paderno, so for the most part, all you need to do is throw the appliance in the dishwasher and hit “go.” But there are times when particles of vegetable matter will cling to the blades.

Which is better spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles?

Zucchini Pasta has more protein (1.371 g), more potassium (333 mg) and more dietary fiber (0.013 g). A look into essential Vitamins & Minerals, shows that Zucchini Pasta outdoes Spaghetti Squash on every one, except for Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium and Selenium.

Can you grate cheese with a spiralizer?

Spiralized cheese is basically grated cheese. Which is apropos, because the Vegetti is essentially a handheld grater—and a pretty good one. The Vegetti is faster than using a box grater and yielded a good grate for topping chili.

How do you make vegetable spirals?

It’s quite simple to boil a pot of water, toss in your zucchini noodles and cook for one minute. It’s similar to cooking frozen veggies on the stovetop. And once your noodles have cooked, drain the noodles in a colander and serve. If you’d like them super dry, blot them with a paper towel before serving.