Description
Delicious smashed baby potatoes topped with a garlic basil pesto, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash baby potatoes thoroughly and place them in a large pot filled with salted water. Bring to a boil.
- Boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender; drain and let cool slightly.
- Smash each potato gently with a fork or potato masher until flattened.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange smashed potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- While baking, blend basil, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil in a food processor to make the garlic pesto.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of garlic pesto.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg