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Sweet Potato Noodles with Linguica & Spinach
I’m thinking that I should just call February bandwagon month. Last week I jumped on to the cauliflower rice bandwagon with both feet and today, well, today, I’m taking a giant leap onto the spiralizing wagon with these Sweet Potato Noodles with Linguica & Spinach.
I’m saying giant leap because when it comes to kitchen gadgets, I don’t buy them. Not because I don’t want them, I just have very limited kitchen space so when I give an appliance some real estate in my kitchen, I really need to make sure that I am going to use it.
To be honest, when I started seeing spiralized this and spiralized that last summer, I didn’t think that I would want one. But then I had to start thinking of creative ways to get my toddler to eat a few more veggies at dinner.
I, an avid pasta lover, am not going to sit here and tell you that a spiralizer turns vegetables into the magical thing that is perfectly cooked pasta with just the right amount of bite. However, spiralizing does make eating veggies a bit more fun. These sweet potato noodles for example, went over like gangbusters.
I mean, come on, orange noodles! How cool is that for a kid?
My little guy may not have been crazy about the added spinach but he love, love, loved the noodles and linguica. And since him eating a plate full of “noodles” meant him eating a plate full of veggies, I’ve only got 4 words:
Winner. Winner. Spiralized. Dinner.
I have not tried any other spiralizers but I do love the one I got for Christmas. It’s the Tri-blade Paderno Spiralizer . I love that there are three different blades: one to make spaghetti like noodles, one to make thicker noodles and one to make ribbons. I have used the shredder blade (to make spaghetti sized noodles) the most. But I am planning on trying some curly fries soon with the chopper blade and a couple salads in the coming weeks with the ribbon blade. So many options so I know I will never regret giving up some of my kitchen space to store one of these babies :)
Sweet Potato Noodles with Linguica & Spinach
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 13 ounces linguica sausage sliced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
Instructions
- Spiralize the sweet potatoes using the shredder blade.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic 1 - 2 minutes or until softened. Add in sausage and spiralized sweet potatoes. Pour broth over the top. Cook 4 - 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add in baby spinach. Cook 1 - 2 minutes more or until spinach is wilted and potato noodles are softened. Do not over cook or the noodles will get mushy.
- Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
Notes
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Karla
January 31, 2017 at 6:40 amthis looks delish! question -does the sweet potato ‘noodle’ end up being mushy?
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
January 31, 2017 at 1:17 pmThank you! The sweet potatoes can get mushy if you cook them too long. I’d go on the shorter side at 4 minutes and then start taste testing until you get to the consistency that you want :)
Lauren
February 18, 2015 at 3:57 amI seriously need to buy a spiralizer! I’m missing out on so many delicious recipes.
Nibbles By Nic
February 17, 2015 at 3:51 pmWe’ve done spaghetti squash and zucchini but have yet to try sweet potatoes!! love this great idea. Thanks so much!!!
Elena
February 17, 2015 at 8:42 amI haven’t sprung for a spiralizer yet but these sweet potato noodles look so amazing, I think I’m going to need to add one to my kitchen!
Ashley Bee
February 17, 2015 at 8:40 amA spiralizer is on my Kitchen Wish List! I love the idea of sweet potato noodles… do you have to cook them really al dente for them to hold up?
kalynskitchen
February 17, 2015 at 7:59 amGreat idea! That’s the same spiralizer I have.
Heather @FrenchPress
February 17, 2015 at 7:53 amI really really need to get a spiralizer, it looks like so much fun, and I bet sweet potato noodles are delicious
Kristy Hegner
February 17, 2015 at 6:46 amLove the idea of veggie noodles. My kids would LOVE them too! Oh boy, maybe I need a spiralizer now ;)
Michelle Blackwood
February 17, 2015 at 6:25 amWow I have to try spiralizing sweet potato noodles, very creative way to get my 5 year old to eat more vegetables. Thanks
Kristen (amindfullmom)
February 17, 2015 at 5:58 amI have need to try this! It looks heavenly!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
February 17, 2015 at 5:51 amOH YES PLEASE!!!! I need and want this NOW! ;) I have a spiralizer that is dying to be used again!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
February 17, 2015 at 5:43 amYour situation is so relatable…I was a little late to the spiralizing game. But, I just love it now! This looks fantastic!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
February 17, 2015 at 4:29 amHAHAH! I jumped on the spiralizing sweet potato noodles bandwagon today too! great minds ;) I totally need to try this for dinner…love the sausage addition! Pinned!
Alice
February 17, 2015 at 12:48 amLOL I love spiralized things but this presentation is amazing! I love it and it looks so great! I love your combination of sausage, potatoe and spinach!