Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Spicy Cashew Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Light spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy, Whole30-friendly cashew sauce with a kick of spice and crisp sautéed vegetables. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (vegan), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs medium zucchini, red bell pepper, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Ingredients

• 3, spiralized into noodles (about 4 cups) medium zucchini
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 2 stalks, sliced green onion
• 1/3 cup, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes raw cashews
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp, freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain 1/3 cup soaked raw cashews and blend in a high-speed blender with 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes until smooth and creamy; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 julienned large carrot, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups spiralized zucchini noodles, 2 sliced green onions, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Toss and cook for 2 minutes until noodles are just heated through but still firm.
4. Step 4: Pour the prepared cashew sauce over the vegetables and noodles, stirring gently to coat evenly; cook for another 1 minute until warmed and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately for a fresh, spicy zucchini noodle stir-fry.