Skillet Crisp Pesto Potatoes W Scallions Sp5
Transform your side dish game with these irresistible Skillet Crisp Pesto Potatoes with Scallions. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these baby potatoes are tossed in vibrant, herbaceous basil pesto for a flavor-packed finish. Topped with thinly sliced scallions and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-skillet recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing entertaining. Whether you’re serving it as a side or a standalone snack, these pesto potatoes will steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb baby potatoes (or small Yukon Gold potatoes)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and scrub the baby potatoes thoroughly. Halve them if they are larger than bite-sized.
Place the potatoes in a skillet, cover them with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
Wipe the skillet dry and return it to medium heat. Add olive oil and allow it to heat up for 1 minute.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the drained potatoes in a single layer, cut-side down if halved. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Cook the potatoes without stirring for 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy. Flip them and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the pesto, coating all the potatoes evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the pesto.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Top with sliced scallions and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or snack, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.9 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 2906 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3163 mg | 67% | |
*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.
