Rotini and Vegetables With Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Rotini and Vegetables With Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces peeled baby carrots or 4 ounces carrot slices; 16 ounces whole broccoli or 8 ounces broccoli florettes (ready-cut, 3 1/2 to 4 cups); 1 clove garlic; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame tahini; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 tablespoons water; 8 ounces fresh rotini or other small pasta; 3 scallions; ⅛ teaspoon salt, optional; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 ounces peeled baby carrots or 4 ounces carrot slices
16 ounces whole broccoli or 8 ounces broccoli florettes (ready-cut, 3 1/2 to 4 cups)
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons toasted sesame tahini
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoons water
8 ounces fresh rotini or other small pasta
3 scallions
⅛ teaspoon salt, optional
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Boil water for pasta.
2
Meanwhile, if using whole baby carrots, cut in thirds and steam about 10 minutes before adding the broccoli.
3
If using whole broccoli, cut into florettes.
4
Put garlic through garlic press or mince, and combine in bowl with tahini, vinegar, cumin and water.
5
Add broccoli to carrots and continue to steam about 5 more minutes.
6
Cook pasta according to package directions.
7
When carrots and broccoli are cooked, drain and add to tahini mixture.
8
Wash, trim and thinly slice the scallions.
9
When pasta is cooked, drain and stir into the vegetables.
10
Stir in scallions.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
If mixture is too thick, add more water.

333

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces peeled baby carrots or 4 ounces carrot slices, 16 ounces whole broccoli or 8 ounces broccoli florettes (ready-cut, 3 1/2 to 4 cups), 1 clove garlic, 3 tablespoons toasted sesame tahini, and more.

Yes, Rotini and Vegetables With Tahini Sauce falls under the General 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.

Rotini and Vegetables With Tahini Sauce

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