Vegan Beet Pasta
Vegan Beet Pasta is a delightful and vibrant dish that brings both color and nutrition to your table in just 30 minutes. Featuring a creamy pink sauce made from beets and silken tofu, this pasta not only looks stunning but also packs a protein punch with 30g per serving. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, special occasions, or whenever you crave something wholesome yet impressive. With versatile ingredients and minimal prep work required, this dish allows for easy customization—swap in your favorite pasta or make it gluten-free without losing flavor. Serve it with fresh herbs, nuts, or cheeses for an elevated experience that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g pasta of choice (gluten-free if desired)
- 300 g cooked beets
- 175 g silken tofu
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to packaging instructions until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Add cooked beets, silken tofu, nutritional yeast, reserved pasta water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- In a Dutch oven or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Combine the blended sauce with sautéed garlic in the pan. Add cooked pasta and mix well; adjust consistency with additional reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://recipesfish.com/vegan-beet-pasta/