Its solidly updated features make it a simple and effective tool for spiralizing quickly and accurately. Its single blade, while limiting, can handle most vegetables as long as they’ve come directly from the fridge.

Although the position of the handle and the blade (there are four to choose from) meant extra pressure was occasionally needed to maximise blade contact, extra-strong suction pads kept this spiralizer firmly attached to the work surface. How we tested: Simple hand-held spiralizers were tested with courgettes and carrots – safety, waste and quality of spiral were all noted. If you want to experiment with different vegetables and shapes or make salads with intricate garnishes, those extra blades will come in handy. Hi there: Thanks for sharing these recipes, I just bought myself a spiralizer yesterday and am so excited to try these.Most spiralizer blades can be rinsed under the tap, but sometimes they will require a bit more graft, especially with softer vegetables like courgettes and cucumbers.

Easy to use, simply fix the vegetable into place then use the handle to twist it through the blade making ready to cook spirals. To top it off, spiralized ingredients falls directly into the container underneath, making prep and clean up bundles easier. There are different types of blade and we appreciated the self-aligning design, which minimised the movement needed to shred, grate and spiralize. While most models come with removable blades that won’t add much time to your washing up routine, some are quicker and easier to clean than others.If you think a hefty stand spiralizer would only gather dust in the back of your cupboard, a diminutive hand-held version is the best choice for you. There’s not much you can’t do with a good spiralizer and for some reason, spiralized food manages to taste just so much better. Peace of mind came from the fact that the three blades (a spiralizer, spaghetti blade and a ribbon blade) were completely enclosed, and we love the fact that you push the vegetables onto a spike rather than a hollow mount, meaning nothing goes to waste. Resilience: As we were looking to shred and spiralize harder vegetables, it was important the gadgets were strong and durable – a wobbly handle or flimsy blade won’t cut the mustard when it comes to creating sweet potato or celeriac matchsticks.

Although it’s not dishwasher proof, it’s incredibly easy to clean, and there’s no denying that it’s brilliant value, although we’d have loved to see a fourth blade. Now that you have these 10 Best Beginner Recipes for the Spiralizer in your repertoire, you’re ready to take on any kitchen challenge. The attachment and blades come in a solid cardboard box that does require some storage space but we think worth it if you spiralize regularly. Before you get started, be sure to read my how-to guide to mastering perfect zucchini noodles that aren’t soggy and the Three Best Ways to Cook Zucchini Noodles.Just swap pasta for butternut noodles and grill the top of your cheesy creation until golden brown and bubbling.