Does anyone here have a spiralizer/spiral veggie cutter?

Jake · 01-14-2010, 12:44 PM

I am thinking about getting one for making vegetable noodles. I see lot's of different kinds out there, with varied reviews. My fear is that I will get it, use it twice, and then put it under the cupboard in the gadget tomb.

Charski · 01-14-2010, 01:47 PM

I have one called a Spirooli. They were one of those "As Seen on TV" gadgets a few years back. It DOES make nice noodles out of zucchini or anything firm enough to put on there and turn. Sweet potatoes are good too and you can make little ovenfried "nests" with them! Kinda cute, and tasty!

NGJ26 · 01-14-2010, 01:54 PM

Had one, it was cheap,and did a poor job. I used it once or twice and to the yard sale it went. So my only advice is you get what you pay for in this category..

replay · 01-14-2010, 02:15 PM

I have one and it's great. It's a dark green upright slicer called Benriner Cook Help Spiral Slicer. Mine came with 2 blade sizes.

One trick I use is to squeeze out excess water from the zucchini or squash using a potato ricer. You can squeeze the heck out of those spirals and use them for noodles.

pocahontas · 01-14-2010, 03:42 PM

I bought a julienne peeler that LindaSue recommended but I havent used it yet!

Here is the info from her website:

A while back I bought a nifty gadget that I finally got a chance to try today. It's made by OXO and is called a Julienne Peeler. I bought the peeler at Bed Bath & Beyond, but they are available at a lot of places online. You can see a picture of the peeler on my Gadgets page. Above is a batch of "pasta" before cooking.

To cut the strands of "pasta", cut the blossom end off the zucchini. With the zucchini laying flat on your cutting board, and holding the stem end with one hand, run the peeler from one end to the other pressing somewhat firmly. Rotate the zucchini slightly and repeat. Keep turning and peeling the zucchini until you've reached the seeds at the center then stop when you've reached any larger seeds. Discard the core. Sauté the "pasta" in a little butter over fairly high heat for just a minute or two. Be careful not to overcook it.

Minnas · 01-14-2010, 06:16 PM

I also have the Spirooli Spiral 3-in-1 Slicer. It does an excellent job making nice pasta-like ribbons.

Aptos Gal · 01-14-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

I am thinking about getting one for making vegetable noodles. I see lot's of different kinds out there, with varied reviews. My fear is that I will get it, use it twice, and then put it under the cupboard in the gadget tomb.

I've never tried one, but I had to laugh at your "gadget tomb"! I'm one of those that is addicted to buying the latest kitchen gadget that is guaranteed to turn me into a kitchen whiz.

I'm not a whiz in the kitchen yet, but that "gadget tomb" is getting bigger!

Jake · 01-14-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharis

I also have the Spirooli Spiral 3-in-1 Slicer. It does an excellent job making nice pasta-like ribbons.

Ooh, that looks nice. Is it sturdy? I'm a total clutz and prone to intermittant bursts of superhuman strength, so I tend to break things... :\

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aptos Gal

I've never tried one, but I had to laugh at your "gadget tomb"! I'm one of those that is addicted to buying the latest kitchen gadget that is guaranteed to turn me into a kitchen whiz.

I'm not a whiz in the kitchen yet, but that "gadget tomb" is getting bigger!

Oh man, tell me about it. It's what I use those annoying corner cupboards for.

Minnas · 01-14-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

Ooh, that looks nice. Is it sturdy? I'm a total clutz and prone to intermittant bursts of superhuman strength, so I tend to break things... :

It's sturdy. Well, as sturdy as plastic things can be. But relative to gadgets made of plastic it's impressive. It's pretty $$ but I have no doubt it will last me for many years of spiraling excitement. I researched pretty heavily before purchasing and this one was definitely the one to beat.

CopperAnnette · 01-15-2010, 03:23 AM

I have a julienne peeler as well....love it!

I also have to chuckle at the gadget tomb, LOL! I am the queen of "as seen on TV". My grocery store has an area for this stuff, and I am powerless over it...can't resist!

Dreamchaser · 01-15-2010, 07:41 AM

I know what you mean, Jake. I am guilty of a gadget tomb as well and I can promise you that my spirooli

is not in it. I am just loving the heck out of my zoodles lately and I don't EVER want to be without this fabulous machine. I traveled to Texas for a month and I even took it with me there haha! I used it at my mother-in-law's house (who's not a lowcarber by the way). She tasted my zuchinni noodles and now she wants one too

Sooooooooo worth it!

NGJ26 · 01-15-2010, 08:42 AM

My vote is for the Julienne Peeler to, LOVE it and it makes great zoodles

Minnas · 01-15-2010, 09:03 AM

I think the Julienne peeler is great, no question, but it doesn't compare to the Spirooli at all. The difference (the big difference) is that the Spirooli cuts around the vegetable/fruit without breaking so you get very long strands as opposed to the peeler which can only give strands as long as the length of the produce. The Spirooli also offers different cuts which is very nice. The end product of the Spirooli is frighteningly like pasta IMO. Of course the price and kitchen space it will require may not be worth it for everyone. I used the peeler for years and felt satisfied. Once I got the Spirooli the peeler has not seen the light of day.

I think you need to think long and hard as to how much you will use this. If you really think you will get good use of it then I think it's a wise investment. I use mine at least weekly it seems and I feel good about the purchase. I'm going to attempt some turnip "nests" (like you normally make with potato) this weekend in fact. I'm excited!

Brown · 01-15-2010, 09:19 AM

Yessir. I have a spirooli from when I was a raw foodist....

and it's in the tomb. :-x

Indychick829 · 01-19-2010, 08:06 PM

I just bought the World Cuisine Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer google it and i'm sure you'll find it...last week I made shrimp scampi and used the zucchini - and omg it was PERFECT!!! not a bad price either - about $30 or so...

tomorrow night i'm making a "chicken pasta milano" - dreamfields for DH and yellow squash for me!

Here's a pic of how my zucchini came out for the scampi:

01-14-2010, 12:44 PM	#1
Jake Not Jake Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Corn Country Posts: 22,488 Gallery: Jake WOE: Plain old Atkins Start Date: 8/22/1973	Does anyone here have a spiralizer/spiral veggie cutter? I am thinking about getting one for making vegetable noodles. I see lot's of different kinds out there, with varied reviews. My fear is that I will get it, use it twice, and then put it under the cupboard in the gadget tomb.

01-14-2010, 03:42 PM	#5
pocahontas Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 10,575 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: -40lbs then PREGNANT! +4lbs at 20 wks WOE: Maint., EDD 1/20/11	I bought a julienne peeler that LindaSue recommended but I havent used it yet! Here is the info from her website: A while back I bought a nifty gadget that I finally got a chance to try today. It's made by OXO and is called a Julienne Peeler. I bought the peeler at Bed Bath & Beyond, but they are available at a lot of places online. You can see a picture of the peeler on my Gadgets page. Above is a batch of "pasta" before cooking. To cut the strands of "pasta", cut the blossom end off the zucchini. With the zucchini laying flat on your cutting board, and holding the stem end with one hand, run the peeler from one end to the other pressing somewhat firmly. Rotate the zucchini slightly and repeat. Keep turning and peeling the zucchini until you've reached the seeds at the center then stop when you've reached any larger seeds. Discard the core. Sauté the "pasta" in a little butter over fairly high heat for just a minute or two. Be careful not to overcook it. __________________ ***Andi***

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01-14-2010, 01:47 PM	#2
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 16,463 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 56 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	I have one called a Spirooli. They were one of those "As Seen on TV" gadgets a few years back. It DOES make nice noodles out of zucchini or anything firm enough to put on there and turn. Sweet potatoes are good too and you can make little ovenfried "nests" with them! Kinda cute, and tasty!

01-14-2010, 01:54 PM	#3
NGJ26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 360 Blog Entries: 20 Gallery: NGJ26 WOE: Keep It Simple Start Date: August 2009	Had one, it was cheap,and did a poor job. I used it once or twice and to the yard sale it went. So my only advice is you get what you pay for in this category..

01-14-2010, 02:15 PM	#4
replay Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Orchid World Posts: 217 Gallery: replay Stats: oh boy!/getting there/<199 WOE: Low Carb	I have one and it's great. It's a dark green upright slicer called Benriner Cook Help Spiral Slicer. Mine came with 2 blade sizes. One trick I use is to squeeze out excess water from the zucchini or squash using a potato ricer. You can squeeze the heck out of those spirals and use them for noodles.

01-14-2010, 06:16 PM	#6
Minnas Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,715 Gallery: Minnas Stats: 28/8-10/8-10 WOE: Lost VLC/Now LC/Lower calorie through lower fat	I also have the Spirooli Spiral 3-in-1 Slicer. It does an excellent job making nice pasta-like ribbons.

01-15-2010, 03:23 AM	#10
CopperAnnette Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 260 Gallery: CopperAnnette Stats: 160/138/130 5'3" 46 WOE: Modified Atkins Start Date: April 2007	I have a julienne peeler as well....love it! I also have to chuckle at the gadget tomb, LOL! I am the queen of "as seen on TV". My grocery store has an area for this stuff, and I am powerless over it...can't resist!

01-15-2010, 07:41 AM	#11
Dreamchaser Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 8,715 Gallery: Dreamchaser WOE: Atkins with natual/whole/organic foods Start Date: 3-27-01	I know what you mean, Jake. I am guilty of a gadget tomb as well and I can promise you that my spirooli is not in it. I am just loving the heck out of my zoodles lately and I don't EVER want to be without this fabulous machine. I traveled to Texas for a month and I even took it with me there haha! I used it at my mother-in-law's house (who's not a lowcarber by the way). She tasted my zuchinni noodles and now she wants one too Sooooooooo worth it!

01-15-2010, 08:42 AM	#12
NGJ26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 360 Blog Entries: 20 Gallery: NGJ26 WOE: Keep It Simple Start Date: August 2009	My vote is for the Julienne Peeler to, LOVE it and it makes great zoodles

01-15-2010, 09:03 AM	#13
Minnas Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,715 Gallery: Minnas Stats: 28/8-10/8-10 WOE: Lost VLC/Now LC/Lower calorie through lower fat	I think the Julienne peeler is great, no question, but it doesn't compare to the Spirooli at all. The difference (the big difference) is that the Spirooli cuts around the vegetable/fruit without breaking so you get very long strands as opposed to the peeler which can only give strands as long as the length of the produce. The Spirooli also offers different cuts which is very nice. The end product of the Spirooli is frighteningly like pasta IMO. Of course the price and kitchen space it will require may not be worth it for everyone. I used the peeler for years and felt satisfied. Once I got the Spirooli the peeler has not seen the light of day. I think you need to think long and hard as to how much you will use this. If you really think you will get good use of it then I think it's a wise investment. I use mine at least weekly it seems and I feel good about the purchase. I'm going to attempt some turnip "nests" (like you normally make with potato) this weekend in fact. I'm excited!

01-15-2010, 09:19 AM	#14
Brown MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,031 Blog Entries: 32 Gallery: Brown Stats: 175/163/139	Yessir. I have a spirooli from when I was a raw foodist.... and it's in the tomb. :-x

01-19-2010, 08:06 PM	#15
Indychick829 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 1,528 Gallery: Indychick829 Stats: Highest - 217 / Lowest -160 / Current 170 & happy WOE: Maintenance - whole foods/fruits/organic meats Start Date: January 2009. Currently in Maintenance	I just bought the World Cuisine Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer google it and i'm sure you'll find it...last week I made shrimp scampi and used the zucchini - and omg it was PERFECT!!! not a bad price either - about $30 or so... tomorrow night i'm making a "chicken pasta milano" - dreamfields for DH and yellow squash for me! Here's a pic of how my zucchini came out for the scampi: