Sugar Snap Peas and Potatoes with Parsley Pesto

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Sugar Snap Peas and Potatoes with Parsley Pesto
45 min.
8
193kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and nutritious side dish that will elevate your meal? Look no further than our Sugar Snap Peas and Potatoes with Parsley Pesto! This delightful recipe combines the crisp sweetness of sugar snap peas with the hearty texture of red potatoes, all brought together by a luscious homemade parsley pesto. With a health score of 100, this dish is not only gluten-free but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a guilt-free addition to any table.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves eight, perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties. Each serving contains only 193 calories, allowing you to indulge without compromising your health goals. The vibrant green of the parsley pesto not only adds a pop of color but also infuses the dish with fresh, aromatic flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The combination of fresh ingredients and the ease of preparation makes it a must-try for anyone looking to impress their guests or simply enjoy a wholesome meal at home. So grab your food processor and get ready to create a dish that’s as delicious as it is healthy!

Ingredients

  • leaf flat parsley 
  • cups flat parsley 
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • 0.5 cup pinenuts 
  • pound potatoes - remove skin red halved ()
  • 1.5 pounds sugar snap peas 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • pot
  • plastic wrap
  • colander

Directions

  1. Pulse parsley with cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a food processor until finely chopped. With motor running, add 1/2 cup oil in a slow stream, blending until incorporated and almost smooth.
  2. Cover potatoes with water in a medium pot and season well with salt, then boil until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Drain in a colander.
  4. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a wide medium pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Sauté sugar snaps until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and add potatoes and pesto, stirring gently to coat.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish to cool quickly (so pesto doesn't separate).
  7. Pesto can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts

Calories193kcal
Protein15.42%
Fat47.14%
Carbs37.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.13
Glycemic Load
0.42
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.523913091292%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
64.92mg
Luteolin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.45mg
Myricetin
4.48mg
Quercetin
0.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:192.52kcal
9.63%
Fat:10.58g
16.27%
Saturated Fat:1.91g
11.91%
Carbohydrates:18.9g
6.3%
Net Carbohydrates:14.4g
5.24%
Sugar:4.75g
5.28%
Cholesterol:4.25mg
1.42%
Sodium:130.95mg
5.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.79g
15.57%
Vitamin K:523.25µg
498.33%
Vitamin C:96.27mg
116.69%
Vitamin A:3517.5IU
70.35%
Manganese:1.09mg
54.61%
Iron:4.6mg
25.54%
Folate:95.04µg
23.76%
Phosphorus:190.17mg
19.02%
Potassium:654.13mg
18.69%
Magnesium:72.06mg
18.02%
Fiber:4.5g
17.99%
Calcium:160.55mg
16.05%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.6%
Copper:0.3mg
15.18%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.12%
Vitamin E:1.75mg
11.69%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.76%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.76%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.74%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.17%
Selenium:2.48µg
3.54%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.25%
Source:Epicurious