Pesto Smashed Potatoes

Pesto Smashed Potatoes
Pesto Smashed Potatoes
Try this Pesto Smashed Potatoes recipe, or contribute your own.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 0
vegetarian vegan white meat free gluten free red meat free shellfish free dairy free pescatarian
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1.5 lbs of creamer potatoes (i used the little potato comp
  • 1 t olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup of basil packed
  • 3 t olive oil
  • 2 t nutritional yeast (or parmesan if not dairy-free)
  • 2 t walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3 t water
  • Carbohydrate 1.9836 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 54.03 g
  • Fiber 0.125999994277954 g
  • Protein 0.3816 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.46166 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 recipe (767g)
  • Sodium 1746.8765625 mg
  • Sugar 1.85760000572205 g
  • Trans Fat 1.47138 g
  • Calories 486 calories

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Add potatoes and cook for 12-15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.Strain and let sit for 10 mins.Preheat oven to broil.Place potatoes on a baking sheet and flatten with a fork and the palm of your hand.Drizzle potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with ½ tsp of sea salt.Bake for 5 minutes on the top rack.Remove from oven and carefully flip.Bake for another 3 minutes.Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until well combined. Add water if you want a thinner consistency.Drizzle pesto over potatoes and serve.Will keep for several days in the refrigerator.