# Vegan Beet Pestos This Pesto Pasta Recipe is Made Free of Cheese With a Bright Pink Beet Sauce By M | Published 2016-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beet-noodles References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-vegan-beet-pesto-pasta-230823) For vegans seeking [carb-free alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carb-alternatives) of popular food dishes, this Vegan Beet Pesto Pasta opts for [cheese-free sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplyv-parmvegan) that is made without any animal products. The dish is made using roasted beets that are pureed to give the pasta a bright pink color rather than a traditional green hue. Despite the lack of animal products, the dish is quite savory and filling. The sauce for the pasta is made with cooked beets that are pureed and have a vivid rose color. The beets replace basil in the recipe, giving a much more wholesome and vitamin-rich addition to the dish that is accented with spices such as garlic, chives and red wine vinegar. The puree is topped over [gluten-free pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-pasta), coating the noodles entirely in the pink sauce. The beets help to clean the kidneys and blood, while providing a healthy dosage of vitamin C. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Beet Pestos:** Opportunity for plant-based food companies to innovate with alternative, cheese-free pesto sauces made with vibrant, nutrient-rich beets. - **Cheese-free Sauces:** Opportunity for dairy-free food companies to create innovative, flavorful sauces that mimic the texture and taste of traditional cheese-based sauces. - **Gluten-free Pasta:** Opportunity for gluten-free food companies to develop pasta options that cater to individuals with dietary restrictions, while still providing a tasty and satisfying dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Food:** Plant-based food industry can capitalize on the growing demand for vegan alternatives by incorporating innovative ingredients like beets to create flavorful pesto options. - **Dairy-free Food:** Dairy-free food industry can disrupt the market by offering a wide range of cheese-free sauces that provide a rich and creamy taste without using any animal products. - **Gluten-free Food:** Gluten-free food industry can seize this opportunity to expand their product offerings by developing creative and delicious pasta solutions that cater to consumers with gluten sensitivities or dietary preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-From Pestos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/besto.md) - [Meatless Bolognese Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-bolognese.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Bean-Powered Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta.md) - [Jarred Vegan-Friendly Pestos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-pesto.md) - [Beet Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beet-jerky.md) - [Sea Vegetable Pesto Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-asparagus-pesto.md) - [Tomato-Free Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-free-pasta-sauces.md) - [Almond-Based Pesto Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-pesto-sauce.md)