Sautéed Ground Turkey Zucchini Noodles with Tomato

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Zucchini noodles tossed with savory ground turkey and fresh tomato sauce, ideal for a light yet satisfying dinner. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground turkey, zucchini, tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté 3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  3. Step 3: Add ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces. Cook 5-6 minutes until no longer pink, then stir in 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Add diced tomatoes and cook 3 minutes until they break down slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir in spiralized zucchini noodles and 1 tbsp chopped basil. Toss for 2-3 minutes until zucchini is heated through and sauce coats noodles.

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