Roasted Pesto Potatoes
Roasted Pesto Potatoes are a delicious way to eat your vegetables! This recipe is easy to make, and you only need a few ingredients. Just roast potatoes until crispy and toss in your favorite homemade pesto!
Equipment
- Food Processor or Blender
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Baby Potatoes
- 8-10 Cups Gold Potatoes, Cubed Swap for white potatoes or baby potatoes!
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Avocado Lemon Pesto
- 2 Cups Fresh Basil, Packed
- 1 Cup Avocado
- 1 Cup Filtered Water
- ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder Can sub with 3-4 freshly roasted cloves of garlic.
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Roasting Potatoes
- Rinse and dry potatoes. Cube into small bite sized pieces.
- Add to a large bowl, potatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir around until evenly coated.
- Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. (Make sure there is space between the potatoes.) Bake at 400° for about 40 minutes. You'll know they're done when the edges get golden brown.
Pesto
- Add all pesto ingredients into you high speed blender. Blend until it becomes a smooth, creamy consistency. ** If you're roasting fresh garlic, you can add it right into the oven with the potatoes. Keep the peel on, and roast for about ten minutes or until the peel gets golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes and squeeze the garlic out into your blender!
- When the potatoes are golden brown, remove them from the oven. Add them to a large mixing bowl and pour over pesto. Stir until they are evenly coated. Serve hot!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to avoid sticking.
- Make sure to leave space between each potato so they can crisp up!
- Use 2 trays to bake the potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pesto potatoes good as a side dish?Yes! This recipe is perfect to serve as a side dish. It's hearty, flavorful, and a delicious way to eat your vegetables! Can I use an air fryer to cook the potatoes?
Yes! Follow the directions the same as baking, but they will cook faster. Make sure to shake them around so they cook evenly. Do you need to cook potatoes before roasting?
You can pre-boil the potatoes so they bake faster, but I never bother with the extra step!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 798mgPotassium: 1487mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 466IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
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