Pesto Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Tomatoes

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    355 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pesto Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Tomatoes

Roasted Smashed Potatoes and Tomatoes with Pesto- yes, please! These smashed potatoes, tomatoes and pesto are golden brown and crispy; these spuds will change how you think about small potatoes. They are soft on the inside with crispy edges- an all-around potato-perfect combo!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 recipe arugula walnut pesto or homemade basil pesto
  • 1 ½ pound Yukon Gold potato 680 grams, small, or honey gold, washed
  • 1 pound grape tomato 454 grams, or tomato medley variety, cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil more for topping
  • 1 cup arugula for salad
  • ¼ cup walnuts chopped, for topping
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water starts to boil, add 2 Tablespoons of Kosher salt and plunge the potatoes into hot water. If the water boils too much, lower the heat to medium-high. Let cook for about 10 minutes or until fork tender (not falling apart). 
  3. Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil. Drain potatoes and place in rows on a baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon or a small cup to smash each potato. Apply gentle pressure and push down with more force to create the smashed look. 
  4. Add cut tomatoes to a baking sheet spreading evenly, in a single layer, with potatoes. Drizzle potatoes and tomatoes with olive oil. 
  5. Bake for 20 minutes until the edges of the potatoes are crispy—season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with pesto, a generous drizzle of olive oil, fresh arugula, and chopped walnuts. Serve warm or cold. 

Notes

  • Top tip:
  • Variation
  • Don't overcrowd your baking pan with the potatoes and tomatoes, or they will steam and not crisp. If making a double batch, cook on two separate baking trays.  
  • Add fresh mozzarella or burrata cheese to the final dish for a cheesy twist. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 398mg (17%) Potassium 690mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1545IU (31%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Potassium 690mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1545IU 31%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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