Author Notes
From time to time I get a serious beet craving. I invented this dish to quickly satisfy that craving: this recipe takes 12 minutes to prepare.
Raw beets are under-appreciated; I love their crunch, their sweet, earthy flavor, their deep magenta juiciness and the fact that they are so nutrient-dense. The grated shreds used here are small enough so that they are warmed through by the cooked pasta, but keep all those qualities.
This is a recipe for one hungry person. It can be easily multiplied to feed a crowd. Sub rice pasta to make it gluten-free. —Anitalectric
Ingredients
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5 ounces
capellini (about 1/3 package)
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1
small beet
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1/2 cup
coconut milk
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1
clove garlic
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1/2 teaspoon
paprika
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1 pinch
each, thyme and oregano
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2 teaspoons
pistachio oil (optional)
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drizzle olive oil, to taste
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salt and pepper, to taste
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2-3 tablespoons
chopped pistachios
Directions
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Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
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Grate the beet over the pasta. Turn the grater to the side with the smallest holes and grate the garlic over the pasta. Add the remaining ingredients (sans pistachios) and toss.
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Garnish with pistachios and serve warm.
I am a self-trained vegan chef, pastry chef and baker. More recently, I founded Anita's Yogurt in Brooklyn, NY. Anita's Coconut Yogurt is now available from coast-to-coast and for nationwide delivery from our website. I still frequently bake desserts for my daughter and post recipe videos on instagram. Currently baking: Kombucha Muffins From Jerrelle Guy, Genius Nut and Seed bread from Sarah Britton.
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