3 Delicious Recipes to Make with a Spiralizer

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Today’s Question:
“I bought a spiralizer and need tips! All I’ve done is a carrot.” ―Heathyre R.

Dietitian Answer:
Spiralizing is a fun and tasty way to sneak extra veggies into your diet. Spiralizing lets you make “noodles” out of produce like squash, cucumbers, carrots, zucchinis, parsnips, potatoes and more!

Here are three delicious recipes to try using your spiralizer:

1. Parsnip Noodles with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
On Nutrisystem, Counts As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 3 Vegetables

Cream sauce ingredients:

  • 1 cup steamed sweet potato chunks
  • 1 cup almond milk fortified with protein
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cloves raw garlic
  • 1 roasted red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

“Noodle” Ingredients:

  • 4 cups parsnips (spiralized)
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • Zero-calorie cooking spray

Directions:

1. Prepare sauce by steaming the sweet potato chunks then placing all sauce ingredients in blender and blending until smooth
2. Prepare the “noodles” using a spiralizer (use a vegetable peeler if you don’t have a spiralizer)
3. In a medium pan, sauté the fresh asparagus and mushrooms in cooking spray until tender
4. Add parsnip noodles to pan and cook until tender, but not mushy (2-3 minutes)
5. Add the sauce and pine nuts, and toss to mix
6. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve


2. Zucchini Noodles with Chicken and Cheese
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
On Nutrisystem, Counts As: 1 PowerFuel and 3 Vegetables

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. chicken breast, cut into chunks
  • Zero-calorie cooking spray
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups zucchini (spiralized)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 cups of spinach
  • 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese crumbles

Directions:

  1. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and bring to medium heat
  2. Add chicken. Season as desired, let cook for about 3 minutes, then flip. Cook another 3-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through
  3. Prepare the “noodles” using a spiralizer (use a vegetable peeler if you don’t have a spiralizer)
  4. Add lemon juice, spinach, zucchini noodles and garlic powder to skillet. Toss frequently, until spinach is wilted and noodles soften (approximately 3 minutes)
  5. Once cooked, season as desired, top with feta cheese crumbles and serve

3. Greek Cucumber “Pasta” Salad
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
On Nutrisystem, Counts As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 SmartCarb, 3 Vegetables and 2 Extras

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cucumbers (spiralized)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup packed baby spinach
  • 6 black olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Prepare the “noodles” using a spiralizer (use a vegetable peeler if you don’t have a spiralizer)
2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well