Tahini Pasta – Creamy, Vegan & Easy Weeknight Dinner

Name: Tahini Pasta – Creamy, Vegan & Easy Weeknight Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta of your choice (- weight is based on dry pasta); 1 medium zucchini (- sliced into thin rounds); 1 leek (- thinly sliced, white and light green parts only); 2 cloves garlic (- minced); ¼ cup golden raisins; salt and pepper to taste; 1 chopped mint, parsley, and lemon wedges (- optional garnish); ¼ cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon (- juice of one medium lemon); 1 zest lemon; 1 tablespoons olive oil; 1-2 tablespoons sweetener (- maple syrup, blue agave, or honey); water (- added gradually to reach desired consistency); salt to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Make tahini pasta in 30 minutes. The tahini gives this dish a warm flavor and creamy texture. The lemon balances the flavor. Zucchini and leeks add veggies and texture, and golden raisins add pops of sweetness.

Updated at: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:53:25 GMT