In today’s day and age, there is a mobile app and a kitchen tool for almost everything. So in our journey to staying healthy and as fit as a fiddle, why not capitalize on this one kitchen tool that can amplify the health quotient in your life?
Now we all love pasta in any form - noodles, spaghetti, lasagna etc and we are very careful about picking the whole wheat kind when we go grocery shopping. But did you know you could make noodles and lasagne out of vegetables? Transform your peeler into a pasta maker and see what a world of difference it makes to your calorie intake. Plus it is a great way to consume more vegetables and stay gluten-free!
So you need one of these tools in your kitchen - julienne peeler, spiral vegetable cutter, mandolin, regular vegetable peeler. These tools are quite easily available in supermarkets as well as online. The most convenient and easily available is the regular or the julienne peeler. So here are a few recipes that can be easily prepared - it’s healthy , carb-free and delicious.
Zucchini Crust Pizza:
Although this recipe does not require a fancy peeler, it still deserves a mention. Replace your flour dough pizza with this vegetable crust for an extra crunch. It’s quick, easy and a great alternative to the regular pizza dough. Simply grate some zucchini (even cauliflower will work just as well) and mix it with an egg and mozzarella cheese. Spread it on your pizza pan and bake until just done. Spread your favourite pizza toppings and bake until the cheese melts and the toppings are cooked. This is called guilt-free indulgence.
So whether you are eating noodles made of sweet potatoes, carrots or squash or just giving a whole new spin on pizza crust, be rest assured that you are on your way to good health for a very small price. Guaranteed that the kids will never say no to vegetables again.
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Now we all love pasta in any form - noodles, spaghetti, lasagna etc and we are very careful about picking the whole wheat kind when we go grocery shopping. But did you know you could make noodles and lasagne out of vegetables? Transform your peeler into a pasta maker and see what a world of difference it makes to your calorie intake. Plus it is a great way to consume more vegetables and stay gluten-free!
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Zucchini and garlic noodles:
Simply toss the zucchini noodles and cherry tomatoes in a hot pan with olive oil and cook for three to four minutes. Add chopped garlic and basil leaves and cook until basil has just wilted. Grate your favourite cheese and serve immediately.
You can do this with sweet potato, carrots, butternut squash and other vegetables. Make this for supper or as a side for grilled chicken or fish.
Zucchini and Squash Lasagna:
If you love lasagna but always have trouble finding or making (from scratch) lasagna pasta, just grab your vegetable and a regular peeler or a mandolin and have a go!
Arrange your zucchini and squash slices one on top of another layering with pesto or pasta sauce and your favourite kind of melted cheese. Be generous with olive oil and bake this lasagna to perfection. Click HERE for recipe.
Simply toss the zucchini noodles and cherry tomatoes in a hot pan with olive oil and cook for three to four minutes. Add chopped garlic and basil leaves and cook until basil has just wilted. Grate your favourite cheese and serve immediately.
You can do this with sweet potato, carrots, butternut squash and other vegetables. Make this for supper or as a side for grilled chicken or fish.
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If you love lasagna but always have trouble finding or making (from scratch) lasagna pasta, just grab your vegetable and a regular peeler or a mandolin and have a go!
Arrange your zucchini and squash slices one on top of another layering with pesto or pasta sauce and your favourite kind of melted cheese. Be generous with olive oil and bake this lasagna to perfection. Click HERE for recipe.
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Although this recipe does not require a fancy peeler, it still deserves a mention. Replace your flour dough pizza with this vegetable crust for an extra crunch. It’s quick, easy and a great alternative to the regular pizza dough. Simply grate some zucchini (even cauliflower will work just as well) and mix it with an egg and mozzarella cheese. Spread it on your pizza pan and bake until just done. Spread your favourite pizza toppings and bake until the cheese melts and the toppings are cooked. This is called guilt-free indulgence.
So whether you are eating noodles made of sweet potatoes, carrots or squash or just giving a whole new spin on pizza crust, be rest assured that you are on your way to good health for a very small price. Guaranteed that the kids will never say no to vegetables again.
content source:
www.tasteofhome.com
www.lookchef.com
www.cookinglikeanewlywed.com
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