Sautéed Zucchini Noodles with Spiced Ground Turkey

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Tender zucchini noodles tossed with aromatic cumin and paprika-spiced ground turkey for a light, Whole30-friendly dinner. This Whole30 recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground turkey, extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion, finely diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes to toast the spices and coat the meat.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis to the skillet and toss gently, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the noodles soften but retain some bite.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.

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