Gluten-Free Tahini Pasta with Brussels Sprouts, Capers & Pistachios

This Gluten-Free Tahini Pasta with Brussels Sprouts, Capers & Pistachios is full of flavor and fresh ingredients for a meat-free dish you’ll love no matter your dietary preference, whether you’re a meat-eater, a vegetarian, or a vegan.

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Tahini Pasta with Brussels Sprouts, Capers & Pistachios

Prep Time25 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Main Course

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 1285kcal

Author: Gina Fontana

Ingredients

For the pasta:

• ▢ 16 ounces fresh Brussels sprouts , ends trimmed and halved
• ▢ Gluten-free coconut oil/olive oil spray
• ▢ Kosher or fine sea salt , to taste
• ▢ Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
• ▢ 12 ounces gluten-free fettuccine noodles (or pad Thai noodles)
• ▢ ½ - 1 cup capers , to taste
• ▢ 1 cup shelled pistachios
• ▢ Parmesan cheese (or vegan Parmesan), for garnish

For the tahini sauce:

• ▢ ½ cup vegetable broth
• ▢ 3 tablespoons tahini
• ▢ 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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  Place Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet, spray with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
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  Cook pasta according to package directions. (Note: I like to add olive oil and salt to the water to keep the noodles from sticking together.)
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  Blend all sauce ingredients together in a food processor/blender.
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  Drain pasta, add it back to the pot and toss it with the sauce.
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  Add the Brussels sprouts and capers to the pot and stir. Serve the pasta in bowls and top with pistachios and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Tahini Pasta with Brussels Sprouts, Capers & Pistachios

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1285 Calories from Fat 432

% Daily Value*

Fat 48g74%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Cholesterol 142mg47%

Sodium 1334mg56%

Potassium 2238mg64%

Carbohydrates 171g57%

Fiber 24g96%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 54g108%

Vitamin A 2035IU41%

Vitamin C 197.4mg239%

Calcium 270mg27%

Iron 11.2mg62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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