Game On! Veggie Spiral Noodles with Citrus Vinaigrette
Colorful spiralized vegetables tossed in a zesty citrus dressing, served with edible flower 'game pieces' for a playful, nutrient-packed meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Zucchini, Carrots, Lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 185 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill
- 6 Edible pansies
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Instructions
- Step 1: Spiralize zucchini and carrots using a mandoline slicer into uniform noodles, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Step 2: Whisk together lemon zest, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh dill, and 1/4 tsp salt until emulsified, then pour over the vegetable noodles.
- Step 3: Toss gently until all noodles are evenly coated and the dill is fragrant, then arrange on a plate and garnish with 6 edible pansies as 'game pieces' for visual fun.








