Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Ginger and Ground Turkey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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A light and flavorful stir-fry featuring spiralized zucchini noodles tossed with savory ground turkey and fresh ginger, perfect for a Whole30-compliant quick meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (paleo), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground turkey, zucchini, fresh ginger 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 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
3 medium, spiralized into noodles zucchini
1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 stalks, sliced thin green onions
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp, divided sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground turkey, season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and cook while breaking it up with a spatula for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet with turkey. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp sesame oil; cook for another 2 minutes allowing the flavors to combine.
Step 4: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis and 1/2 tsp sea salt to the skillet. Toss gently and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until zucchini noodles are tender but still slightly crisp.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately.