Reboot Zucchini Noodles with Ground Turkey & Herb Pesto

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A simple, sugar-free starter meal for Whole30 restarts, featuring lean protein and fresh herbs to avoid confusion. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs zucchini, ground turkey, basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Prep: 12 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Spiralize zucchini into noodles, then pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture (1 minute total).
  2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces, and cook for 5 minutes until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Stir in zucchini noodles and fresh basil, cooking for 2 minutes until noodles are tender-crisp. Squeeze lemon juice over the top, then toss gently to combine.

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