Crispy Roasted Smashed Potato and Tomato Pesto

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Ingredients

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Prepare and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and potatoes into the hot water.

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Drain the potatoes. Then, brush the baking sheet with olive oil and place potatoes on top of it.

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Smash the potatoes using the back of a spoon or a small cup and gently apply pressure. Add cut tomatoes to the baking sheet with the potatoes.

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Bake for 20 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Serve with pesto, olive oil, and chopped walnuts.

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Crispy Roasted Smashed Potato and Tomato Pesto

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Ingredients

Pesto Yukon gold or honey gold potatoes Grape tomatoes or tomato medley variety Walnuts Olive oil Salt Pepper

Prepare and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and potatoes into the hot water.

Step 2

Drain the potatoes. Then, brush the baking sheet with olive oil and place potatoes on top of it.

Step 3

Smash the potatoes using the back of a spoon or a small cup and gently apply pressure. Add cut tomatoes to the baking sheet with the potatoes.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Serve with pesto, olive oil, and chopped walnuts.

Step 5

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