Spiralized
Spiralized describes vegetables or fruits that have been cut into long, coiled strands or wide ribbons using a spiralizer. A spiralizer is a kitchen tool that holds produce and cuts it as it is rotated or pushed through a blade, producing spaghetti-like strands, fettuccine-like ribbons, or flat sheets depending on the blade.
Common spiralized ingredients include zucchini (courgette), carrots, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, beets, and apples. The resulting products
Spiralizers come in manual and electric variants. Manual devices may use a hand crank or a push-through
In cooking, spiralized produce can be eaten raw in salads or lightly cooked by sautéing, blanching, or
Nutritionally, spiralized vegetables provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals; they may serve as a lower-carbohydrate alternative to