How do you spiralize an onion?

Chop off the ends of the onion and peel off the outer layer of skin. Load the onion onto the spiralizer . Spiralize! Spiralizing a large onion yields a big bowl of onion “noodles.”

What vegetables are good to spiralize?

Although the flavors of zucchini, summer squash, carrots, and butternut squash work best with our recipes, vegetables like beets, celery root, cucumbers, parsnips, rutabaga, and sweet potatoes can also be successfully spiralized.

Can you spiralise butternut squash?

You can spiralize pretty much everything! From butternut squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, zucchini, even broccoli stalks (those turn out as short pieces not the long curly ones). So if you don't have a spiralizer yet, get the Paderno Spiralizer (paid link) or the Magimix (paid link) Spiralizer Attachment (paid link).

Are spiralizers worth buying?

If you just bought your first spiralizer, congratulations. 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 is spiralizer used for?

The spiralizer is an inexpensive tool (one of the most popular brands retails for $39.95) that turns fresh veggies into faux-noodles (zoodles, if you will, but we won't). It isn't just for the carb-averse; everyone from home cooks to restaurant chefs are spiralizing.

Can you spiralise a cucumber?

Use a spiralizer to spiralize the cucumbers . Set in a strainer over a bowl to allow some of the water from the cucumber to drip out.

What fruits are good for spiralizing?

What fruits can I spiralize? Apples and pears are perfect for spiralising (and they are both available in your Fruit People fruit deliveries in Dublin) as they are far firmer and much less juicy than, say, citrus fruits.

Can you put carrots in a spiralizer?

If you are having trouble finding large enough carrots for the spiralizer, try subbing in zucchini noodles – they'll work great as well, just let them sit a bit longer so they can soften up .

Can you Spiralise cabbage?

Yes, you can spiralize cabbage !

Can you Spiralize cauliflower?

Cauliflower can easily be transformed into a rice alternative with your spiralizer . Our technique? We use the green spaghetti-cut blade and stick a chopstick in the core of the cauliflower to stabilize it while cranking.

What does butternut squash do for the gut?

Butternut squash contains considerable amounts of fiber, which can help you keep a healthy weight and regulate bowel movements . It's known to help prevent colorectal cancer while the beta-carotene in butternut squash can also improve eye health.

How to Spiralize Onions - Inspiralized (2024)

It’s Thursday, which means…… a new video!

Today, we’re learning how to spiralize onions! After you watch this video, you’ll probably never dice another onion ever again (it’s that easy!)

The only rule? Use Blade A! Find out about the blade labelinghere.

Spiralizing onions is great for a few reasons:

It’s easy and quick,
Onions don’t leave much residue on the spiralizer, so it’s a breezy cleanup,
It uses more of the onion, so there’s less waste, and
It’s pretty 🙂

Don’t believe me? Watch my latest video and make sure you subscribe to the Inspiralized YouTube channel!

Have you tried spiralizing onions yet?

with love, Ali

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Erin @ Her Heartland Soul April 23, 2015

Omg I have never thought to do this! Thank you!

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Kim April 23, 2015

Do you find you still tear up after spiralizing them? I have a horrible time dicing onions. I always end up crying. Will definitely try spiralizing (though I'll probably still be crying! LOL).

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Beth B April 23, 2015

Where are the recipes using spiraled onions? I tried to find them but only got a repeat of the "how to". Thank you!

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- Ali Maffucci April 23, 2015
  
  You can check them out here: http://www.inspiralized.com/category/onion/
  
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Mary Beth April 24, 2015

Beautiful! Have you tried it with white or yellow onions, too? I love to make a simple "slaw" with onions and cukes, and now that I can spiralize both, it will be fantastic! Yay!

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Mary Beth April 24, 2015

Question: On the "how to spiralize onions video" it says to use blade A. But on your Cucumber Salad with Feta and Onions recipe, you say to use blade C on the onions. However, the onions looks the same as in the "how to" video. Isn't blade A for ribbons? Maybe it works different on spiralizing onions because of they way they grow in layers? I just got my spiralizer on Monday, so I'm still learning.

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Patti April 24, 2015

I did this a when making pickled onions for tacos. I didn't want the long spaghetti spirals so I cut through to the center of the onion on one side. Created perfect cut rings!

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- Erin May 12, 2015
  
  I tried this and it fell apart. Any tips? Thats what I would love to do when spiraling my onions.
  
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  - Ali Maffucci May 12, 2015
    
    What kind of spiralizer do you have? What happened?
    
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    - Erin May 12, 2015
      
      I have the Paderno 4 blade. I was using the straight blade, and cut a slit on one side of the onion to get slices instead of strings. But the outer layers just completely fell off/apart.
      
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Carla April 24, 2015

Onion pakoras! I know, fried is not the most healthy choice..but those little strings are so perfect, crunchy and delicious. Love the cookbook and new inspiralizer!!

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Nancy April 24, 2015

Just got the cookbook! Enjoying that, tried the potato buns! Not a big success but will try again ~ still waiting for my spiralizer! (I used my old one, and not sure of blade size/use)! It's so much fun though !

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sassygirl711 April 24, 2015

hi!just received my new spiralizer today.another onion question: does it matterwhich end is centered to go thru theblades first? and which blade is used in this video?thnx! :)

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Donna April 24, 2015

This is a great idea for all the Vidalia onions we eat in the South during the summer. Yummy!

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Elizabeth Falk April 27, 2015

I spiralized onions for soup last night, and it worked so well. The onion pieces were smaller than I could ever have chopped, and I didn't cry.

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How to Spiralize Onions - Inspiralized (2024)

Have you tried spiralizing onions yet?

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