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    Published: Nov 5, 2020 · Modified: Feb 15, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 2 Comments

    Creamy tahini broccoli pasta

    This creamy tahini broccoli pasta is the ultimate easy (and healthy!) comfort food dinner. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this vegan pasta comes together in less than half an hour.

    tahini broccoli pasta in a white bowl on a checked tea towel.

    Love tahini pasta? Then perhaps you may like to try out my herbed tahini pasta as well. It's full of flavour from fresh herbs and garlic.

    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This is at no extra cost to you, and is much appreciated support towards the running of the blog.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Comfort food - the combination of creamy tahini and pasta is just so cosy for fall and the colder months (or summer too!).
    • Healthy - you get all your greens from the broccoli and herbs.
    • Pantry staples - many of the ingredients are usually those we have to hand.

    Ingredients

    For this easy recipe, the main ingredients you will need are:

    • Pasta - I use bow-tie pasta for this dish, but penne or other forms of pasta work equally well.
    • Tahini - for the creamy sauce, I use light tahini.
    • Broccoli - for the healthy aspect of the dish!
    • Sage - you can use either dried or fresh sage.
    • Pumpkin seeds - for a nice crunch.
    • Apple cider vinegar - optional, but adds a nice tang to the tahini sauce.
    • Garlic powder - to add flavour to the sauce.
    • Salt and pepper (optional) - to season.

    Variations to the recipe

    The apple cider vinegar is optional. If lemon works for you, then you could use a squeeze instead. My low histamine readers may prefer not to use either.

    Fresh herbs are always nice as a garnish, so use those you prefer.

    tahini, broccoli, pasta, sage, olive oil.

    Step by step instructions

    1. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
    2. Fry the broccoli in a little olive oil until starting to get tender, about 7-8 minutes.
    3. Make the tahini sauce by combining the ingredients and stirring well so that it becomes a sauce.
    4. Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the broccoli and then stir through the tahini sauce. Season with salt and pepper (if using).
    5. Transfer to your bowl and sprinkle with fresh herbs and pumpkin seeds.
    • broccoli in a pan
    • tahini dressing in a glass jar

    Gluten-free pasta options

    As a note for my low histamine friends, wheat in regular pasta scores 1 on the SIGHI list, so be mindful of any sensitivities you have to it. Many people I have spoken with on my Low Histamine Kitchen Instagram prefer to use gluten-free pasta, and there are so many to choose from now. Some you may like to try out:

    Tinkyada brown rice elbow pasta

    Tinkyada brown rice spirals

    Trader Joe’s brown rice and quinoa pasta fusilli pasta

    overhead view of tahini broccoli pasta in a white bowl.

    More pasta recipes to enjoy

    • Turkey pasta salad (without mayo)
    • Broccoli asparagus pasta
    • Vegan pumpkin alfredo
    • Creamy tahini pasta

    I’m always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes. And please do leave a star rating if you tried the recipe!

    bowl of creamy tahini broccoli pasta.

    Creamy tahini broccoli pasta

    Claire
    An easy pasta dish that is the perfect comfort food dinner, this creamy tahini and broccoli pasta has a tomato-free sauce for those who aren't able to tolerate or simply aren't a fan of tomatoes. Vegan and gluten-free, using suitable pasta.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
    Cuisine American, British, Italian
    Servings 2 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup broccoli florets
    • 2 cups pasta adjust quantity to preference
    • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
    • fresh herbs chopped
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper optional

    For the tahini sauce

    • ¼ cup tahini
    • ¼ cup warm water more to texture preference
    • ½ teaspoon dried sage or fresh
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
    • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
    • Fry the broccoli in a little olive oil until starting to get tender, about 7-8 minutes.
    • Make the tahini sauce by combining the ingredients and stirring well so that it becomes a sauce.
    • Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Add the broccoli and then stir through the tahini sauce. Season with salt and pepper (if using). Transfer to your bowl and sprinkle with fresh herbs and pumpkin seeds.

    Notes

    • Adjust the consistency of the tahini to preferred taste. Add more water for a thinner consistency, and more tahini for a thicker sauce.
    • If you prefer not to fry the broccoli you can boil or steam it.
    • If you prefer not to use apple cider vinegar as it scores 1 on the SIGHI list, you can either leave out completely, or use white distilled vinegar which scores 0 on the SIGHI list.
     

    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine

    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • pasta (for wheat), which scores 1.
    • tahini (for sesame seeds), which score 1.
    • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1.
    • black pepper, which scores 2.
    • garlic, which scores 1.
     
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    1. Holly says

      November 08, 2020 at 9:48 pm

      Claire...these all look fabulous. Thank you !

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      • throughthefibrofog says

        November 08, 2020 at 9:50 pm

        Hi Holly! Thanks so much, so glad you like the recipes 🙂

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    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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