Even the most adamant beet naysayer will love this dish. Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Betanin and vulgaxanthin are the two best-studied betalains from beets, and both have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. If that isn’t enough reason to eat them, then this recipe will be!
Golden Beets are even more of a reason to eat beets. They have a milder, sweet flavor and won’t make a mess or turn your fingers red. This recipe for Golden Beet Spaghetti with Sundried Tomatoes & Pine Nuts is super quick and simple. And if you have any vegetarians coming to your Thanksgiving Dinner, you can easily whip this up in no time. It also makes a perfect side dish or an elegant starter. You can even take your turkey leftovers and add them to this dish to make it a complete meal!
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Golden Beet Spaghetti with Sundried Tomatoes & Pine Nuts
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 medium sized golden beets, spiralized into spaghetti
- 1/2 cup sliced sundried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sundried tomato oil
- 1/3 cup basil chiffonade (sliced in thin strips)
- 1/8 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, lemon juice and tomato oil. Add garlic and sundried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add spiralized beets (cut the longer strands in half) and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender crisp.
- Add basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add toasted pine nuts and toss to mix in.
- Dish up pasta and sprinkle feta cheese on top. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve.
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