Sautéed Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes and Pecans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

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Light, crisp zucchini noodles tossed in a savory tomato-pecan sauce with fresh herbs for a satisfying low-carb meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (low-carb), ready in about 23 minutes, pairs zucchini, cherry tomatoes, pecans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 245 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 245 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 medium (2 lbs) zucchini
1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup (chopped) pecans
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves (minced) garlic
1/4 cup (chopped) fresh basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Spiralize 4 medium zucchinis (2 lbs) into noodles and place in a colander to drain excess moisture for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
Step 3: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup fresh basil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss in drained zucchini noodles and cook for 2 minutes until heated through and slightly tender, stirring gently.