The Best Veggie-Packed Tahini Pasta Recipe

Today I have a tale of the magic that happens when your fridge is overflowing with forgotten veggies and a whisper of inspiration hits! That’s precisely how I stumbled upon this incredible, veggie-packed, creamy tahini pasta dish. My produce drawer was practically begging for attention, and I just knew this meal was going to be an adventure.

In true me fashion, you won’t find precise measurements here – unless you count “a pinch of this” and “a dash of that” as scientific units. This recipe was born purely out of intuition, a symphony of vibes, and a whole lot of tasting along the way. 

And honestly? 

I totally outdid myself. This was, without a doubt, DELISH.

The flavor? Think wonderfully nutty and earthy, with a surprising, delightful zing of lemon that keeps your taste buds on their toes. It’s a journey for your palate and your kitchen, and trust me, it’s a good one!

Without further ado lets get into it!

Recipe

Makes about 5 servings

Ingredients

1. 1 pound of ground beef (I use grass fed 90/10%)
2. 1 box of pasta (gluten free if desired/needed)
3. 2 zucchinis chopped
4. 12 oz broccoli
5. ½ chopped white onion
6. 2 cups greens ( I used spinach and arugula mix)
7. Minced garlic
8. Lemon juice
9. About 1 cup tahini
10. Garlic powder
11. Salt 
12. Pepper
13. Basil
14. Parsley

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
2. Cook pasta according to directions on the package.
3. With 3 mins until the pasta is ready add the broccoli to the pot, steaming until the pasta is finished. 
4. Remove the broccoli first and add to a blender, then strain the pasta.
5. Add the beef to a large pan with some oil and seasonings (salt, pepper, basil, parsley, and minced garlic) to taste.
6. Once browned, add the zucchinis and onion to the pan and cook on medium heat. 
7. After softening the veggies, add your greens to the pan to cook down. Reduce to low heat once the greens are wilted.
8. Add a generous drizzle of olive oil to the blender and pulverize the broccoli. 
9. Then, add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of tahini and blend again. 
10. Check the consistency and add more water if desired. 
11. Lastly, add a generous amount of lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder to the mixture, this time mix by hand and adjust the additions to taste. 
12. Assemble your dish with a bed of pasta, a large scoop of beef and veggies, and a dollop of the sauce on top. 
13. Mix together and enjoy!

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Try this recipe out and let me know what bits of flair and flavor you add in!

Be well, 

Emily