Boiled Cilantro Lime Potatoes
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Boiled Cilantro Lime Potatoes
Description
This recipe features small potatoes boiled until just tender to retain their shape and texture. While the potatoes cook, a flavorful cilantro-based pesto is prepared using fresh cilantro, toasted slivered almonds, minced jalapeno for mild heat, garlic, and seasoning. Olive oil and fresh lime juice are slowly incorporated in a food processor until the mixture becomes smooth and emulsified. The warm boiled potatoes are drained and immediately tossed with the cilantro lime pesto, allowing the flavors to coat them evenly.
The dish balances the earthiness and creaminess of the potatoes with the bright acidity of lime and the herbal punch from cilantro and jalapeno. It serves well as a side dish paired with grilled meats or seafood, where the fresh and zesty notes complement richer entrees.
The notes specify that nutritional information is provided for reference and advise cooks to independently verify details if needed.
Ingredients
- ¾ cilantro lightly packed, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons almonds toasted, slivered
- 1 tablespoons jalapeno pepper minced
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon lime juice fresh
- 1 ½ pounds potato I used Terrific Trio, Little Potato Co. Creamer variety
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cilantro, almonds, jalapeno, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until combined.
- While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil and lime juice. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium-high and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Take care care not to overcook so that the potatoes do not start to fall apart. Drain.
- Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and toss with the pesto. Serve.
Notes
- Nutritional information is approximate; calculate independently for accuracy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4potatoes (about) | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.6g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8.3g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 101.2mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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