spiralize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to cut something into spirals.
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to move in or form spirals.
Etymology
Origin of spiralize
First recorded in 1835–40; spiral ( def. ) + -ize ( def. )
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We prefer to spiralize our zucchini at home, but you can use store-bought zucchini noodles here.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2021
Meanwhile, spiralize the squash using the slicer blade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2016
With the right equipment, we all have the ability to sous vide, slap chop, air fry, spiralize, carbonize and even slice our own bananas.
From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2014
After having my hands in it for only a few minutes, my fingers felt like eels, and began, as it were, to serpentine and spiralize.
From Moby Dick: or, the White Whale by Herman Melville
Oh! he was exceedingly merry; and taking a long inspiration of smoke, removed his cigar, and sat sideways looking at us, letting the vapor slowly wriggle and spiralize out of his mouth.
From Redburn. His First Voyage by Herman Melville
Rather than the standard accompaniment of noodles or pasta, this cacciatore gets paired with zoodles, or spiralized zucchini, for a fresh — but still satisfying — version.
From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2023
The only dish I can’t recommend is the potato tower, a spiralized spud fried and served on a skewer.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 15, 2022
Both the apples and kohlrabi can be spiralized for a fun twist.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2022
The tall, fizzy drinks decorated with sliced fruits, spiralized vegetables and corsages of flowering herbs are new to Chelsea, but they’re all the rage in Tel Aviv, where they’re called gazoz.
From New York Times ● Sep. 21, 2021
The good thing about this explosive trend is how you can now find packages of ready-made spiralized vegetables in some supermarkets, and they're showing up on more menus and salad bars.
From US News ● Dec. 23, 2015
In my home, zucchini has gone from a healthy-but-blah side dish to a quick and yummy main entree, simply by spiralizing, sautéing, and dressing it with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
From Slate ● Dec. 20, 2018
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