Lemon Tahini Pasta with Zucchini

Name: Lemon Tahini Pasta with Zucchini
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 56 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 114 g Zucchini; 107 g Whole Wheat Pasta; 18 g Lemons; 9 g Tahini; 8 g Olive Oil; 3 g Honey; 3 g Sunflower Seeds; 2 g Fresh Mint; 1 g Salt; 0 g Garlic; 0 g Black Pepper; 0 g Cayenne

Middle EasternVeg-forwardQuick (15–30 min)Light & healthy

Calories: 560kcal
Protein: 18g
Carbs: 89g
Fat: 17g
Total time: 56min

Per serving · 21 min hands-on, 35 min waiting

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Ingredients

Servings

114 g Zucchini
107 g Whole Wheat Pasta
18 g Lemons
9 g Tahini
8 g Olive Oil
3 g Honey
3 g Sunflower Seeds
2 g Fresh Mint
1 g Salt
0 g Garlic
0 g Black Pepper
0 g Cayenne

about €0.73 per serving

Instructions

Preheat the Oven

10 min waiting
- Set the oven to 200°C (fan-assisted).
Prepare the Zucchini

5 min hands-on
- Wash and cut zucchini into chunks.
- Spread on a roasting tray and drizzle with half the olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat.
Roast the Zucchini

2 min hands-on15 min waiting
- Roast in the oven for 15–20 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Stir halfway through.
Cook the Pasta

3 min hands-on8 min waiting
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta until al dente and drain, reserving some cooking water.
Prepare the Lemon Dressing

2 min hands-on
- Combine remaining olive oil, honey, lemon zest, and juice of half a lemon.
- Whisk until emulsified and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
Make the Tahini Sauce

3 min hands-on
- Grate garlic and mix with tahini and juice of the remaining lemon.
- Add water to achieve a creamy consistency and season with salt and pepper.
Toast the Sunflower Seeds

2 min hands-on
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Toast sunflower seeds until golden brown and aromatic.
Combine Pasta and Zucchini

2 min hands-on2 min waiting
- Mix cooked pasta, roasted zucchini, and lemon dressing in a bowl.
- Toss to coat and add reserved pasta water if needed.
Assemble the Dish

2 min hands-on
- Transfer mixture to a serving platter.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce and sprinkle with sunflower seeds and red pepper flakes.
Garnish and Serve

1 min hands-on
- Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top.
- Serve immediately.
- Cooking tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality olive oil and lemons.
- Adjust the consistency of the tahini sauce slowly by adding water in small increments to avoid over-thinning.
- To maximize the crunch of the sunflower seeds, toast them just before serving.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.