DIETS: LC GF VG VT Serves 6 An excellent way to season potatoes in a healthier way!
Ingredients - Potatoes:
2 pounds Potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Ingredients - Pesto:
1 cup tightly packed basil leaves
1/2 cup shelled raw pistachios
1/2 cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-2 Tablespoons water (if needed to adjust texture)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450F.
Put all potato ingredients into large bowl and toss until potatoes are coated.
Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread out into a single layer.
Bake, turning occasionally, for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are soft and browned.
While potatoes are baking, make the Pesto by adding all ingredients (except water) to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and well mixed. If you want a runnier texture, add the water and mix well.
When potatoes are done baking, add 3 Tablespoons (or more to your taste) of the pesto and mix well. The pesto will make about 2/3 of a cup, so save the leftovers to add to pasta or add to olive oil for seasoned bread dipping. It will keep for 5 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Info Per Serving: Calories 225 Total Fat 11.5 g Saturated Fat 1.5 g Monounsaturated Fat 8.5 g Sodium 54.5 mg Total Carbohydrate 28 g Dietary Fiber 4.5 g Protein 4.5 g