Tahini Rotini Recipes

Steps:

• Put the sesame seeds in a food processor and blend on high until the mixture turns crumbly, about 1 minute. Add the oil and blend on high, stopping every minute or so to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth, 5 to 8 minutes. You might need to add another tablespoon of oil to reach the desired consistency. The tahini should be smooth and pourable. Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator for about a month and give it a good stir before using.

Steps:

• Boil water for pasta.
• Meanwhile, if using whole baby carrots, cut in thirds and steam about 10 minutes before adding the broccoli.
• If using whole broccoli, cut into florettes.
• Put garlic through garlic press or mince, and combine in bowl with tahini, vinegar, cumin and water.
• Add broccoli to carrots and continue to steam about 5 more minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• When carrots and broccoli are cooked, drain and add to tahini mixture.
• Wash, trim and thinly slice the scallions.
• When pasta is cooked, drain and stir into the vegetables. Stir in scallions. Season with salt and pepper. If mixture is too thick, add more water.

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine garlic, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, soy sauce, and cayenne and process until smooth. Stir in broth and keep warm.
• Cook rotini according to package directions. Add broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Drain pasta and broccoli. Toss with sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds.