60+ Paleo Spiralizer Recipes plus How to Avoid Buying a Counterfeit Paderno Spiral Slicer

Guess who's back...back again? Well, it's been a long time, my friends. It's been a crazy, stressful summer around here, so I apologize for not posting. I hope that you are all enjoying summer wherever you are.

A few months ago, my spiralizer broke. Since I have recommended this spiralizer before, especially to those of you on Facebook, I figured I should tell you guys what I found out. I purchased (what I thought was) the Paderno vegetable spiral slicer back in September, but at the end of May (after only using it a few times a month), part of the handle broke. Turns out it was a counterfeit unit (purchased through Amazon, but sold by another seller).

I also scoured the Internet for spiralizer recipes from many talented bloggers. For those of you that already have a spiralizer or plan to get one, I didn't want to leave you hanging without recipes to use this thing. It only took me a few months to put this together. ;-)

So...after contacting the company, Paderno World Cuisine, this is what I learned from the CEO:

"They are made of poor quality as they are using the wrong type of materials; so they would break or crack easily or the suction feet don't hold or the turning crank snaps easily and so on.

If the unit is sold under a different name, then it's the consumer choice. However, if they are sold under our name, pretending being us, then it's a consumer fraud. We of course go after them but it's a hide and seek game; some resellers pops up at night, others just for a few days, others on different sites, using all the tricks in the book."

I wanted to share this information with you all so this doesn't happen to you. Or if it has, you can get your refund and get the real Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer. I have a new Paderno spiral slicer now and haven't had any issues with it. I can tell the difference in how smoothly it creates noodles compared to my old unit. (And if you're wondering, I was able to get a refund from Amazon for the counterfeit unit.) So, in order to avoid these counterfeit units, there are only a few places to look for the real Paderno spiral slicers.

Where to purchase the Paderno World Cuisine Spiral Slicer:

Amazon.com: But be aware that other sellers may be selling counterfeit units. To be sure you are getting a real Paderno, make sure unit is by Paderno World Cuisine (directly under name of product) and sold and shipped by Amazon. My was shipped directly via Amazon, but "sold by" another company. From the CEO: "...buy it on Amazon but only if SOLD by Amazon itself. Amazon LLC, as being the seller (not a third party) doesn't sell counterfeit units."   

Purchase the Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer on Amazon HERE. 

*Paderno recently came out with a 4-blade spiralizer which you can find here.

Williams-Sonoma: The Paderno spiralizer is also being sold at Williams-Sonoma so you can also check them out and purchase one there.

I can't speak for the quality of other brands as I personally use and recommend the Paderno spiral slicer. If you aren't able to purchase a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler to make some types of noodles. I used this one for my zucchini before getting the Paderno.

Vegetable Spiral Slicer Recipes

Recipes are Paleo and Gluten/Grain Free and Dairy Free unless stated otherwise (some include dairy which is sometimes optional)

Key: EF = egg free, NF = nut free, NSF = nightshade free, AIP = autoimmune protocol, W30 = Whole30

Zucchini

Includes protein: eggs, meat, seafood. (Bring on the bacon meat!)
 

Comfort Noodles  (NSF, W30) -- The Clothes Make the Girl (First noodle recipe I ever made!)

Paleo Spaghetti Alla Carbonara (NF, NSF, W30) -- Paleo Pot

Italian Meatball Zoodle Soup includes dairy (NF) -- Peace Love and Low Carb

AIP-friendly Spaghetti and Meatballs (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30) -- The Paleo Mom

Meatballs with Zucchini and Carrot Pasta (EF, NF, AIP-friendly, W30) -- Cinnamon Eats

Phaux Easy Paleo Pho  (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30) -- Cook like a Cavewoman

Tuna Zoodle Casserole with Smoked Paprika (EF, NF, AIP-friendly, W30) -- Primal Bliss Nutrition

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles and Spinach (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30) -- Livin' the Crunchy Life

Lobster Tail Fra Diavolo with Zucchini Noodles (EF, NF, W30) -- Inspiralized

Paleo Pasta with Sardines (EF) -- Life Liberty Healthiness

Thai Basil Sambal Noodles (EF, NF) -- Virginia is for Hunter Gatherers

Paleo Chicken Tetrazzini (EF, NSF) -- Ditch the Wheat  

Roasted Garlic Chicken and Veggie Primavera (EF, NF, W30) -- Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Vietnamese Stir Fry  (EF, NF, W30) -- Slim Palate

Paleo Slow Cooker Chicken Pad Thai with Veggie Noodles (EF, NF, W30) -- Paleo Pot 

Chicken Noodle Soup (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30) -- Elana's Pantry

Zucchini Noodles with Basil Avocado Sauce and Grilled Chicken use zucchini in place of spaghetti squash (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30) -- Livin' the Crunchy Life

Paleo Chow Mein (EF, NF, NSF) -- Plaid and Paleo

Zucchini Pasta with Avocado, Roasted Tomatoes, and Bacon (EF, NF, W30) -- Paleo Non Paleo

Bacon-Basil Zucchini Pasta (EF, NSF, AIP-friendly, W30) -- The Paleo Mom

Zoodles with Crispy Pancetta and Pecorino includes dairy (EF, NSF) -- The Iron You

Photo credit (top right to bottom left): Inspiralized, Against All Grain, Slim Palate, 
The Clothes Make the Girl, In Sonnet's Kitchen, The Urban Poser

All about the Vegetables! (Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly)

Basic Zucchini Noodles with tips to avoid watery noodles (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30) -- The Clothes Make the Girl

Raw Noodles and Veggies with Raw Asian Pesto Sauce (EF, W30) -- The Urban Poser

Zucchini Pasta Pesto (EF, W30) -- Cook Eat Paleo

Creamy Garlic Alfredo with Arugula and Zucchini Linguine (EF, NSF, W30) -- Living Nutrition

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Spring Vegetables omit peas for paleo (EF) -- Against all Grain

Sausage Spaghetti in Creamy Tomato Sauce (EF, NF, W30) -- Everyday Paleo

Zucchini Noodles with Caper Olive Sauce and Tomatoes (EF, NF, W30) -- Gourmande in the Kitchen

Lime-Coconut Zucchini Carpaccio with Avocado-Pistachio Drizzle (EF, NSF, W30) -- Inspiralized

Sesame Zucchini Noodles (NF, EF, W30) -- Zenbelly

Rad Rainbow Raw Pad Thai  omit edamame for paleo (EF) -- Oh She Glows

Green Ribbon Salad (EF, NF, NSF, AIP) -- Gluten Free Cat

Zucchini Fettuccine with Rosemary Butternut Creme Sauce (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30)-- In Sonnet's Kitchen
 

Yellow Squash

Pad Thai (NF) -- Deliciously Organic

Tomato Cream Sauce with Spiralized Squash Noodles (EF, NF) -- Brittany Angell

Paleo Fettuccine Alfredo (EF, NF, NSF) -- Brittany Angell

Photo credit (top right to top left): Nom Nom Paleo, Gourmande in the Kitchen, Inspiralized, Living Nutrition, Inspiralized, Cinnamon Eats, Grok Grub

Cucumbers

Cucumber Noodles with Asparagus and Ginger Scallion Sesame Sauce (EF, NF, W30) -- Gourmande in the Kitchen

Chilled Mango Cucumber Salad (NF) -- Brittany Angell

Cold Cucumber Noodles with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette (AIP-friendly, W30) -- Paleo Pot

Cold Sesame Cucumber Noodles (EF, NF, W30) -- The Clothes Make the Girl

Cucumber Mint Noodles with Ginger Dressing (EF, W30) -- Tales of a Kitchen

Lemon Cucumber Noodles with Cumin (EF, NF, NSF, W30) -- Civilized Caveman 

Cold Cucumber Noodle BLT Salad with Tomato Basil Vinaigrette (EF, NF, W30) -- Livin' the Crunchy Life

Sweet Potatoes

Vegetables only

Paleo Pad Thai with Sweet Potato Noodles (EF) -- Brittany Angell

Sweet Potato Noodles with Kale Pesto (EF, AIP-friendly, W30) -- Gourmande in the Kitchen

Paleo Crispy Noodles (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30) -- A Girl Worth Saving

Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese includes dairy (EF, NF, NSF) -- Inspiralized 

Protein included

Sweet Potato Pasta with Figs, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese includes dairy (EF, NSF) -- Civilized Caveman

Buffalo Chicken Alfredo with Sweet Potato Pasta (EF, NF) -- Brittany Angell

Sweet Potato Spaghetti includes dairy (EF, NF, NSF) -- Strictly Paleoish 

Chestnut and Sweet Potato Pasta (EF, NSF, W30) -- Cinnamon Eats

Citrus-Bison Meatballs with Crispy Sweet Potato Noodles (EF, NF, NSF AIP, W30) -- Autoimmune Paleo 

Buns, Dogs, and Waffles, Oh my!

Salmon BLT & Avocado in a Sweet Potato Noodle Bun (NF, W30) -- PaleOMG

Yummy Mummies (sweet potato-wrapped hot dogs) (EF, NF, NSF) -- Nom Nom Paleo

Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Noodle Waffles (NF, NSF) -- Inspiralized

Photo credit (top right to top left): Gourmande in the Kitchen, Nummy for my Tummy, Tales of a Kitchen, 
Inspiralized, A Girl Worth Saving, PaleoOMG, The Lean Green Bean

Apple

Apple Funnel Cake (NF, EF, NSF) -- Nummy for my Tummy

Easy Apple Noodle Rhubarb Crisps  (EF, NSF, AIP-friendly) -- Inspiralized

Beet

Winter Caprese Beet Noodle Pasta includes dairy (EF, NF) -- The Lean Green Bean

Watermelon Gazpacho with Beet Noodles (EF, NF, W30) -- Inspiralized

Broccoli

Garlic Broccoli Noodles with Toasted Pine Nuts optional dairy (EF) -- Inspiralized

Butternut Squash

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Noodles (EF, NF, W30) -- One Green Planet

Quick No-Cook Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce with Butternut Squash Pasta (EF, NF, W30) -- Bare Root Girl

Salmon with Butternut Squash "Soba" Noodles and Sesame Broccoli (EF, NF, NSF) -- Against all Grain

Carrot

Easy Carrot Spaghetti (EF, NF, W30) -- Oatmeal with a Fork

Carrot Pasta with a Creamy Zesty Garlic Sauce (EF, NF, NSF, W30) -- Tales of a Kitchen

Purple Cauliflower Thai Green Coconut Curry with Carrot Noodles (EF, NF) -- Inspiralized 

Daikon

Lo bak (daikon) Noodle Stir Fry (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30) -- The Real Food Guide

Eggplant

Pasta Primavera with Eggplant Noodles and Vegan Alfredo omit peas for paleo (EF, NF) -- Whole New Mom

Jicama

Spicy Spiralized Shoe String Jicama Fries (EF, NF, W30) -- Inspiralized

Parsnip

Ginger Garlic Parsnip Noodles (EF, NF, NSF, AIP, W30) -- Meatified

Paleo Pasta Puttanesca (EF, NF, W30) -- Grok Grub

Plaintain

Paleo Mexican Noodle Bowl (EF, NF, W30) -- Brittany Angell

Inspiralized by Ali

I can't share a post of spiralizer recipes without telling you about the website, Inspiralized, that I recently discovered. Some of you are probably already familiar with Ali of Inspiralized. I've shared some (quite a few) of her recipes in the list, but Ali's whole blog is spiralized recipes. Very creative ones! Some are not paleo, but from what I've seen, many of them are or are easy to modify. She also has many tutorials and tells you exactly How to Spiralize. Find her website here.

Enjoy!

You can purchase the Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer through Amazon HERE. Be sure to check that it is sold by Amazon LLC. (Find the new 4-blade spiralizer here. I have the 3-blade.)

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