New Potatoes and Walnut Sauce
Transform your humble weeknight dinner with this vibrant and earthy recipe for New Potatoes and Walnut Sauce. Featuring tender, skin-on new potatoes paired with a creamy, garlicky walnut sauce, this dish is a perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. The sauce, made with soaked bread, toasted walnuts, and a touch of lemon juice, offers a luscious, nutty flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the potatoes. Quick and easy to prepare, this side dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for everything from casual family dinners to elevated holiday spreads. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and serve warm or at room temperature for a versatile addition to your table. Perfect for lovers of hearty vegetarian dishes, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g new potatoes
- 100 g walnuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 40 g white bread (crust removed)
- 50 ml milk
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 60 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 10 g fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Thoroughly wash the new potatoes to remove any dirt. Keep the skin on for texture and flavor.
Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the walnut sauce. Start by soaking the white bread in milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze out any excess liquid.
In a food processor or blender, combine the walnuts, soaked bread, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, water, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more water or olive oil to reach your desired consistency.
Serve the cooked potatoes warm or at room temperature, spooning the walnut sauce generously over the top.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.7 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 47.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2609 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2760 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
