Stir-Fried Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A vibrant, no-cook base of zucchini noodles tossed with sweet tomatoes and fresh basil for a light, satisfying meal. This Italian Whole30 recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 30 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 3 medium zucchini, spiralized
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup basil, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 3 spiralized zucchini noodles and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for 5-7 minutes until zucchini is tender but still firm and tomatoes are slightly softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped basil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until herbs are fragrant and flavors meld.