Inspired by Inspiralized

As I've been growing this blog, I've been loving all of the inspiration I've received from the health / yoga Instagram communities. One of my favorite sources of inspiration is Ali Maffucci, the blogger behind Inspiralized.

Sidebar: The method of "spiralizing" food is one that has only been popularized in the past couple of years. Basically, it involves taking fresh fruits and vegetables, and turning them into delicious spirals that can be made into noodles, fries, or salads.

Ali's website, www.inspiralized.com, is full of spiralizing resources, relatable anecdotes, and amazing recipes that work for any diet - vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and gluten-free. 

Spiralizing vegetables is such a great way to get the satisfying taste of noodle dishes but without the heavy carb feeling that comes after it. Plus, many of Ali's recipes contain 1/4 of the calories of their regular, wheat-pasta equivalents.

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Here are my Top 5 Spiralizing Recipes from Inspiralized:

1. Vegetarian Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai

2. Spicy Ginger Scallion & Egg Drop Zucchini Noodle Bowl

3. Kohlrabi Spaghetti Alla Foriana

4. Vegan Kale and Sweet Potato Noodle Caesar Salad with Crispy Spiced Chickpeas

5. Vegan Zucchini Noodle Japchae

The verdict: Zucchini noodles are amazing. The taste of the zucchini is subtle enough that it doesn't overpower even the lightest of sauces, and the texture is similar to al dente pasta. Using the spiralizer is super easy, and cooking the zucchini noodles was a lot faster than boiling regular pasta. I can't wait to try more Inspiralized recipes!

My Take on Spiralizing: Zucchini noodles sautéed in olive oil, with garlic and red pepper. Delicious!