Pesto Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Tomatoes
Roasted Smashed Potatoes and Tomatoes with Pesto- yes, please! These smashed potatoes, tomatoes and pesto are golden brown and crispy; these spuds will change how you think about small potatoes. They are soft on the inside with crispy edges- an all-around potato-perfect combo!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Fresh Arugula Walnut Pesto or Homemade Basil Pesto
- 1 ½ pound small Yukon gold or honey gold potatoes, washed 680 grams
- 1 pound grape tomatoes or tomato medley variety, cut in half 454 grams
- 3 tablespoons olive oil more for topping
- 1 cup arugula salad
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts for topping
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 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).
- 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.
- Add cut tomatoes to a baking sheet spreading evenly, in a single layer, with potatoes. Drizzle potatoes and tomatoes with olive oil.
- 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.
Notes
Top tip:
- Don't overcrowd your baking pan with the potatoes and tomatoes, or they will steam and not crisp. If making a double batch, cook on two separate baking trays.
- Add fresh mozzarella or burrata cheese to the final dish for a cheesy twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1545IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
