Pesto Smashed Potatoes
Pesto Smashed Potatoes recipe with ingrediants
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Served Person: 0
vegetarian
vegan
white meat free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
dairy free
pescatarian
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1.5 lbs of creamer potatoes (i used the little potato comp
- 1 t olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup of basil packed
- 3 t olive oil
- 2 t nutritional yeast (or parmesan if not dairy-free)
- 2 t walnuts
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 t water
- Carbohydrate 1.9836 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 54.03 g
- Fiber 0.125999994277954 g
- Protein 0.3816 g
- Saturated Fat 7.46166 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (767g)
- Sodium 1746.8765625 mg
- Sugar 1.85760000572205 g
- Trans Fat 1.47138 g
- Calories 486 calories
Have you ever tried pesto smashed potatoes? They are a delicious and easy way to enjoy potatoes. The pesto adds a flavorful twist to the classic smashed potato dish, and they are perfect for any occasion.
To make pesto smashed potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:
For the potatoes:
- 2 pounds of creamer potatoes, scrubbed and halved
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
For the pesto:
- 1 cup of basil, packed
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast (or Parmesan cheese, if not dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons of walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 3 tablespoons of water
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, and salt. Toss to coat.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, make the pesto. In a food processor or blender, combine the basil, olive oil, nutritional yeast/Parmesan cheese, walnuts, salt, and water. Process until smooth.
- Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, smash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher.
- Drizzle the pesto over the smashed potatoes and serve.
Pesto smashed potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and will surely be a hit with your family and friends!
Step-by-step
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add potatoes and cook for 12-15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Strain and let sit for 10 mins.
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and flatten with a fork and the palm of your hand.
- Drizzle potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/8 tsp of sea salt.
- Bake for 5 minutes on the top rack.
- Remove from oven and carefully flip.
- Bake for another 3 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until well combined. Add water if you want a thinner consistency.
- Drizzle pesto over potatoes and serve.
- Will keep for several days in the refrigerator.
