Illegal Pesto by @fitgreenmind

15 min
Easy

2 servings

🌿

30 g

Cilantro

🌰

30 ml

Tahini

🍋

15 ml

Lime Juice

🧂

0.75 g

Salt

🌶️

0.25 g

Pepper

🍁

2.5 ml

Maple Syrup

🫚

1.5 cm

Ginger

💧

30 ml

Water

🍜

2

Noodles

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

    water
    salt

  2. Step 2/8

    Cook 200 g dried spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente, following the package time.

    dried spaghetti
    water
    🥄pasta spoon

  3. Step 3/8

    Add 1 bunch cilantro, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lime juice, and fresh ginger to the blender.

    cilantro
    tahini
    lime juice
    fresh ginger
    🥄measuring spoons
    🍋citrus juicer
    🧀fine grater

  4. Step 4/8

    Season the blender mixture with salt, black pepper, and the optional maple syrup.

    salt
    black pepper
    maple syrup
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/8

    Add 2 tbsp water and blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

    water

  6. Step 6/8

    Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving a little cooking water if needed.

    dried spaghetti
    water
    🫗colander

  7. Step 7/8

    Toss the drained spaghetti with the cilantro tahini sauce until evenly coated.

    dried spaghetti
    cilantro
    tahini
    lime juice
    fresh ginger
    🥄pasta spoon

  8. Step 8/8

    Loosen the noodles with a splash of reserved cooking water if the sauce is too thick.

    water
    🥄pasta spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Herbs, Seeds, Condiments, Fruit, Citrus, Seasonings, Sweeteners, Liquids

Ingredients

Cilantro, Tahini, Lime juice, Salt, Pepper, Maple syrup, Ginger, Water, Noodles

Allergens

Sesame

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Plant-based

Calories

440 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 14g, Carbohydrates: 70g, Dietary fiber: 5g, Total fat: 15g, Saturated fat: 2.2g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 140mg, Iron: 4.2mg, Potassium: 300mg, Sodium: 180mg, Magnesium: 75mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 500IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Vitamin K: 100mcg, Folate: 45mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring spoons, citrus juicer, fine grater, colander, pasta spoon

Appliances

blender, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Fusion, Italian-inspired, Vegan

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Tender

Flavors

Herbal, Nutty, Tangy, Fresh, Gingery, Savory, Peppery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool leftovers before refrigerating), freezer : 30 days (Freeze sauce separately in an airtight container,Thaw in the fridge before using)