Roasted Potatoes With Parsley-Sage Pesto

Gluten-Free

Vegetarian

Red potatoes are tossed and roasted with this herb-packed pesto.

By Kate Morgan | Experience Life

Makes4 servings
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

⅓ cup sage leaves
½ cup parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 tsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbs. chopped walnuts
⅓ cup grated Parmesan
1½ lb. small red potatoes

Directions

STEP 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

STEP 2

In a food processor, blend the sage, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until well combined. Drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Add the walnuts and Parmesan, and pulse several times to mix.

STEP 3

Cut any large potatoes in half.

STEP 4

In a roasting pan, toss them in the pesto until well coated.

STEP 5

Cover and bake for 35 minutes.

STEP 6

Uncover and roast for 20 minutes more, stirring periodically, until potatoes are golden brown with crispy edges.

STEP 7

Serve.

Nutritional information

Photographer: Terry Brennan; Food Stylist: Betsy Nelson.

By Kate Morgan

Kate Morgan is a Pennsylvania-based writer and recipe developer.

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