Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Ground Turkey and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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A light yet filling stir-fry of spiralized zucchini noodles tossed with seasoned ground turkey and fresh basil leaves for a flavorful Whole30 breakfast. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs zucchini, ground turkey, coconut aminos for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium (about 600g), spiralized into noodles zucchini
300g ground turkey
2 tbsp coconut aminos
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger root
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 300g ground turkey and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked and browned.
Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger root, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis (about 600g) to the skillet along with 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently and cook for 3-4 minutes until the zucchini noodles are tender but still have a slight bite.
Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir-fry and fold in 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Cook for an additional 1 minute to meld flavors.
Step 5: Serve the zucchini noodle stir-fry warm, garnished with extra basil if desired.