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    Home » Lunch and Dinner

    Vegan Lemon Tahini Pasta with Peas and Zucchini

    Published: Mar 28, 2023 · Modified: Apr 21, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Spring is in the air and this vegan lemon tahini pasta with peas and zucchini screams spring. This pasta is rich and creamy while still being dairy free. It is also a high protein vegan pasta recipe thanks to the frozen peas. The scallions in this pasta also impart a zesty spring flavor. You can get almost all of the produce for this pasta from your local spring farmers market. You will love this recipe!

    vegan lemon tahini pasta with peas and zucchini

    Why you'll love this recipe

    It is easy to make.

    It's made with healthier ingredients.

    This recipe is the perfect vegan dinner.

    The recipe is vegetarian, vegan, high in protein and gluten free.

    It is delicious and perfect for spring.

    It is creamy without any dairy and is packed with flavor thanks to the scallions.

    vegan lemon tahini pasta with peas and zucchini

    Instructions

    Cook your veggies until softened.

    tahini sauce in jar

    Mix together tahini sauce.

    pasta in pan with veggies

    Pour sauce over pasta and veggies and mix until combined.

    vegan lemon tahini pasta with peas and zucchini

    Let cool and dig in!

    Ingredients

    • garlic
    • scallions
    • zucchini
    • frozen peas - for plant based protein
    • tahini - for vegan creaminess
    • pasta water
    • lemon
    • nutritional yeast - for vegan cheesy flavor
    • miso pasta - for umami flavor

    Storage instructions

    The extra pasta can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to two days. The sauce will seem thick and gummy but will loosen up once reheated.

    Equipment

    You just need a skillet and your stove top for this recipe.

    Recipe FAQS

    What does tahini taste like?

    Tahini has a rich nutty flavor similar to peanut butter but less strong.

    What is the best tahini?

    Hands down my favorite tahini is Soom tahini. It is creamy, rich and not bitter at all. This is the only tahini I will buy!

    Substitutions

    • parsley - can be subbed with your favorite herb
    • tahini - can be subbed with cashew butter

    Other veggie sides to try

    • smashed broccoli
    • smashed carrots
    • smashed cauliflower

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    Vegan Lemon Tahini Pasta with Peas and Zucchini

    vegan lemon tahini pasta with peas and zucchini
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    This Vegan Lemon Tahini Pasta with Peas and Zucchini is a delicious and healthy pasta recipe.

    • Author: Kristi
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: stove top
    • Cuisine: italian american

    Ingredients

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    Veggies

    • 3 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 bunch scallions - finely sliced
    • 1 small zuchinni - cut in half and finely sliced
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • salt/pepper to taste

    Sauce

    • ⅓ cup tahini
    • ½ cup reserved pasta water
    • juice from 1 lemon
    • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • salt to taste
    • pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon miso paste (optional, for flavor)

    Other ingredients

    • about 3 cups dried pasta of choice - cooked
    • ¼ cup parsley or herb of choice

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and zucchini and cook for about 6 more minutes, until veggies have started to soften. Add in salt and pepper to taste. Finally add in frozen peas and cook for 5 minutes, until everything has softened and is cooked through.
    2. Mix together sauce ingredients in a jar or measuring cup.
    3. Add pasta to the pan with the veggies over low heat. Pour over sauce and mix until combined. Top with fresh parsley. Dig in and enjoy.

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    1. Kat

      April 22, 2023 at 12:07 am

      Love this recipe, so good!

      ★★★★★

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