Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Vegan Spinach Zaatar Pasta Skillet, a delightful dish that brings a refreshing Middle Eastern twist to your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon + teaspoon cashew butter (or tahini) *
- 1 ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 ¼ cups water
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon za’atar
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-)
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Other Ingredients:
- 5 oz. fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 8 to 12 oz. orecchiette pasta (or pasta of choice)
Optional Toppings:
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, when done, drain and rinse pasta in cold water and set aside to drain.
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well to combine, set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the finely diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes until perfectly tender, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning. Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Then add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients to the skillet, stir to incorporate and melt the cashew butter (or tahini) into the liquids, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Add the Spice/Herb Mix. Stir to incorporate, then simmer over medium heat for 4 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Add the chopped baby spinach, stir well to wilt the baby spinach, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta, stir to incorporate, heat through and allow to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the stove and allow to sit for 4 minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: 4