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Roasted Smashed Pesto Potatoes With Tomatoes

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Elena Davis shares her recipe for smashed pesto potatoes.

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Roasted Smashed Pesto Potatoes With Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Recipe for Fresh Arugula Walnut Pesto or Homemade Basil Pesto
  • 1.5 lb (680 grams) small Yukon gold or honey gold potatoes, washed
  • 1 lb (454 grams) grape tomatoes or tomato medley variety, cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, more for topping
  • 1 cup arugula salad
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts for topping
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

METHOD

  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.

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