Roasted Potatoes with Arugula-Pistachio Pesto

Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Roasted Potatoes with Arugula-Pistachio Pesto
58 min.
6
219kcal

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Elevate your side dish game with our Roasted Potatoes with Arugula-Pistachio Pesto! This delightful dish combines the earthy flavors of perfectly roasted fingerling potatoes with a vibrant, nutty pesto that brings a burst of freshness to your plate. With each bite, you'll experience the light peppery notes of arugula, complemented by the creamy richness of Parmesan cheese and the crunch of pistachios, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is not only gluten-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients. You’ll be pleased to know that it can be ready in under an hour, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends. The beautiful golden-brown roasted potatoes serve as a warm, hearty base that pairs perfectly with the vibrant green pesto, creating a visual feast that will impress your guests.

Whether you’re searching for a unique side dish to complement a roast or simply looking for a way to enjoy the delectable flavors of seasonal vegetables, this Roasted Potatoes with Arugula-Pistachio Pesto recipe is sure to become a new favorite. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounces arugula packed
  • 0.4 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
  • pounds fingerling potatoes halved lengthwise
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • tablespoons parmesan fresh grated
  • 1.5 tablespoons pistachios 
  • teaspoons water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Place a jelly-roll pan in oven. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Combine potatoes and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl; toss well. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on preheated pan.
  3. Sprinkle potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes; toss potatoes.
  5. Bake an additional 25 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, arugula leaves, Parmesan cheese, pistachios, 2 teaspoons water, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor; process until smooth.
  7. Combine arugula mixture and hot potatoes in a medium bowl; toss well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein8.11%
Fat42.79%
Carbs49.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.13
Glycemic Load
19.52
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.9508696153112%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.14mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.3mg
Kaempferol
3.68mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:219.43kcal
10.97%
Fat:10.69g
16.44%
Saturated Fat:1.8g
11.28%
Carbohydrates:27.6g
9.2%
Net Carbohydrates:23.92g
8.7%
Sugar:1.53g
1.7%
Cholesterol:1.7mg
0.57%
Sodium:342.13mg
14.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.56g
9.12%
Vitamin C:31.59mg
38.3%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.62%
Potassium:689.32mg
19.69%
Vitamin K:16.27µg
15.5%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.11%
Fiber:3.68g
14.71%
Phosphorus:117.47mg
11.75%
Magnesium:41.91mg
10.48%
Copper:0.2mg
9.89%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.52%
Vitamin E:1.39mg
9.29%
Vitamin B3:1.65mg
8.26%
Folate:32.48µg
8.12%
Iron:1.45mg
8.06%
Calcium:62.91mg
6.29%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.06%
Vitamin A:199.32IU
3.99%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.94%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.93%
Selenium:1.25µg
1.78%
Source:My Recipes