Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
61%
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto
35 min.
6
146kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game? Try our Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto! This delightful dish is not only incredibly tasty but also boasts a plethora of health benefits, making it a wonderful addition to any meal. With a health score of 61, it's perfect for those seeking a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free option.

The star of this recipe is the fingerling potatoes, which are known for their creamy texture and delicious flavor. Roasting them to golden perfection allows their natural sweetness to shine through, creating a satisfying contrast to the bright and herbaceous chive pesto. Made with fresh chives, parsley, garlic, and nuts, the pesto adds a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

This dish can be prepared in just 35 minutes, which means you can enjoy a nutritious and fulfilling side without spending all day in the kitchen. With only 146 calories per serving, you can guiltlessly indulge while still meeting your dietary goals. The roasted potatoes paired with the zesty pesto make for a beautiful presentation, perfect for impressing guests or simply treating yourself to a wholesome meal.

Join us in this culinary adventure and discover how simple ingredients can come together to create an extraordinary dish that's as healthy as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 pounds fingerling potatoes halved lengthwise
  • 0.5 cup chives fresh packed plus more for garnish chopped ()
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh packed chopped ()
  •  garlic clove 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons slivered almonds chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a medium bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil to coat; season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Spread potato halves in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast potatoes, turning occasionally, until tender and golden brown,25-30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup chives, parsley, almonds, and garlic in a processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add remaining oil through feed tube and process until incorporated.
  4. Transfer chive pesto to a small bowl. Stir in lemon juice, then 2 tablespoons water. Season pesto with salt and pepper.
  5. Transfer potatoes to a platter.
  6. Drizzle with half of pesto; sprinkle with additional chopped chives.
  7. Serve with remaining pesto.
  8. Per serving: 356 calories, 23 g fat, 4 g fiber
  9. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories146kcal
Protein9.76%
Fat24.97%
Carbs65.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.79
Glycemic Load
17.08
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.129130495631%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
10.78mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
1.48mg
Myricetin
0.75mg
Quercetin
1.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:145.96kcal
7.3%
Fat:4.19g
6.45%
Saturated Fat:0.5g
3.11%
Carbohydrates:24.64g
8.21%
Net Carbohydrates:21.02g
7.64%
Sugar:1.33g
1.48%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:11.04mg
0.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.68g
7.37%
Vitamin K:93.19µg
88.75%
Vitamin C:35.45mg
42.97%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.56%
Potassium:624.05mg
17.83%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.02%
Fiber:3.62g
14.47%
Vitamin A:569.67IU
11.39%
Magnesium:43.72mg
10.93%
Phosphorus:97.33mg
9.73%
Copper:0.19mg
9.65%
Iron:1.55mg
8.62%
Folate:34.1µg
8.52%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.34%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.07%
Vitamin B3:1.61mg
8.04%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.3%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.45%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.78%
Calcium:36.28mg
3.63%
Source:Epicurious