Farmers Market Spaghetti with Beet Balls Recipe

Name: Farmers Market Spaghetti with Beet Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Red Beet, Peeled; 1/2 cups Chickpeas; 1/2 cups Walnuts; 2 Tablespoons Tahini Sauce; 2 whole Scallions; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/2 pounds Thick Spaghetti; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced; 2 whole Carrots, julienned; 2 whole Zucchini, Julienned; Shaved Parmesan (optional)

Servings: persons

1 whole Red Beet, Peeled
1/2 cups Chickpeas
1/2 cups Walnuts
2 Tablespoons Tahini Sauce
2 whole Scallions
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/2 pounds Thick Spaghetti
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced
2 whole Carrots, julienned
2 whole Zucchini, Julienned
Shaved Parmesan (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Add beet, chickpeas, walnuts, tahini sauce, scallions, garlic powder and cumin to a food processor and puree until thoroughly combined.
3
Season to taste.
4
Form 1-ounce balls (I used a scoop) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5
Bake for 30 minutes.
6
Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions.
7
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil and butter in a large saute pan.
8
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
9
Add julienned carrots and zucchini and toss together, cooking for an additional minute.
10
Add the cooked drained pasta and toss to combine.
11
Serve with the beet balls and some shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Red Beet, Peeled, 1/2 cups Chickpeas, 1/2 cups Walnuts, 2 Tablespoons Tahini Sauce, and more.

Yes, Farmers Market Spaghetti with Beet Balls falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Farmers Market Spaghetti with Beet Balls

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