Beetroot Pasta with Grilled Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
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Beetroot Pasta with Grilled Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

A flavorful dish featuring gluten-free pasta tossed in a velvety beetroot sauce, served with grilled chicken breasts and colorful roasted vegetables. A healthy and delicious recipe that balances flavor and nutrition.

Prep⏱️ 20 min
Cook🔥 35 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 9 oz gluten-free pasta
  • 1 medium cooked beet
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup plant-based milk or heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 7 oz chicken breast fillets
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 carrot
  • 0.5 red bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 7 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp rosemary or thyme

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Directions

  1. 1

    Blend the cooked beet, red onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, plant-based milk, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth.

  2. 2

    Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

  3. 3

    Toss the hot pasta with the beetroot sauce.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with fresh basil and grated Parmesan.

  5. 5

    Season the chicken breasts with lemon, garlic, salt, pepper, and dried herbs.

  6. 6

    Grill the chicken in a pan for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.

  7. 7

    Cut the vegetables: slice the zucchini and carrot into rounds, the bell pepper into strips, and the onion into wedges.

  8. 8

    Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.

  9. 9

    Roast the vegetables in the oven at 392°F for 25-30 minutes.

  10. 10

    Plate the pasta and serve with the grilled chicken and roasted vegetables on the side.

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra creaminess, use heavy cream instead of plant-based milk. The vegetables and chicken can be prepared in advance. Check the cooking time for gluten-free pasta, as it generally cooks faster.