Creamy Tahini Noodles
Short noodles in a smooth tahini and lime sauce with soft broccoli and carrot. A tasty way to keep sesame in the diet.
Ingredients
Makes 4 family servings
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Method
- 1
Cook the spaghetti until soft, adding the broccoli for the last 5 minutes and the grated carrot for the last 2 minutes. Save some pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Whisk the tahini, lime and garlic with warm pasta water until smooth and pourable.
- 3
Toss the noodles and vegetables with the sauce.
- 4
Serve warm or cold.
Toddler plate & family plate
Toddler plate
A small bowl of short noodles with soft broccoli pieces.
Family plate
Add soy sauce, chili oil and sesame seeds to adult bowls.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains sesame and wheat (top 9 allergens). The tofu swap adds soy.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse rice noodles for a wheat-free version.
- swap_horizAdd small pieces of cooked chicken or tofu.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 2 days. Loosen with warm water before serving.
Safety reminders
- Cut round foods (grapes, cherry tomatoes, blueberries) into quarters for children under 4.
- Keep toddlers seated while eating.
- Serve nut butters thinly spread, never as whole nuts.
- Thin tahini into a smooth sauce; never serve it thick or by the spoonful.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
