new potatoes and pesto

Name: New Potatoes and Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) fresh basil leaves, packed; 1 cup(s) fresh parsley sprigs, packed; 1/3 cup(s) pine nuts; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; 3/4 cup(s) freshly grated parmesan cheese (not the pre-packaged stuff); 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 2 pound(s) new potatoes, unpeeled

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Jun 2, 2022

A fresh take on new potatoes. Great recipe for spring and summer!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Steam

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1 cup fresh parsley sprigs, packed
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (not the pre-packaged stuff)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds new potatoes, unpeeled

How To Make new potatoes and pesto

Step 1

Add the basil, parsley, pine nuts, and garlic to a food processor. Process until smooth. Pour olive oil into the food processor in a slow, steady stream with processor running. Process until blended. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Arrange potatoes in a vegetable steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam the potatoes for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Step 3

Place the steamed potatoes in a large serving bowl; add the reserved basil mixture, and toss gently to coat well. Serve immediately.
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