Garlic Pesto Smashed Potatoes
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Garlic Pesto Smashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe begins by boiling baby yellow potatoes until tender, then letting them cool to handle safely. The potatoes are placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet and smashed flat using the bottom of a pot to create irregular shapes with more surface area. They are brushed liberally with olive oil and seasoned with salt and black pepper before baking at 400°F until golden and crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Once roasted, the potatoes receive a generous brushing of homemade or prepared garlic pesto, imparting fresh garlic and herb flavors that complement the mild, creamy potatoes. Finally, fresh chopped parsley is sprinkled on top adding color and a mild herbal note. The contrast between the crispy baked potato edges and soft interior with vibrant pesto makes this a distinctive vegetable side.
The dish is served immediately while warm, perfect alongside a variety of mains or as a snack. Leftover garlic pesto can be refrigerated and used later. The technique of smashing before roasting creates crispy texture with a tender bite inside.
Ingredients
- 11/2 lbs. (2.4kg) yellow potatoes rinsed, baby
- garlic pesto
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- black pepper ground
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil for 15 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
- Prepare the Garlic Pesto.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet. Using the bottom of a small saucepan, gently smash the potatoes and flatten them. Brush the olive oil on the potatoes, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Brush the garlic pesto generously on top of the smashed potatoes, then sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Watch the cooking video to follow the preparation steps visually.
- Store leftover garlic pesto in the refrigerator and use it to dress the potatoes again or for other dishes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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