You won’t believe how much flavor is packed into these pesto-roasted fingerling potatoes! They make an easy and delicious side dish for any spring dinner.
Hold onto those tastebuds today, guys. Things are getting pretty ca-ca-ca-CARAZY in the flavor department.
Can we talk? Like REALLY talk? I have a wee bit of an obsession with fingerling potatoes. They’re the CUTEST. And the nom-est. ‘Zee end.
I mean, they’re the size of my FINGERS! Hence the name fingerling potatoes. Weeeell, okay not MY fingers because I have itty-bitty hands and short, tiny fingers that are about half the size of these potatoes. My brothers though….their big meaty hands and fingers match up quite nicely with fingerling potatoes.
….and now I’m pretty sure I just sealed it that you guys aren’t going to even TRY these potatoes since I just compared them with icky, meaty man fingers.
Let’s start over and just go back to the beginning. Hi. I love fingerling potatoes roasted with dreamy kale-lemon pesto. That’s pretty much all.
To be completely honest, guys I’m not too much of a spud fan. Pretty much the only way I like ’em are either mashed or roasted. ESPECIALLY ROASTED. Crisp and buttery on the outside, soft and tender on the inside. GAH.
As of now the only way I’ll eat roasted potatoes is if they’re covered in pesto too. It’s the only way I’ll take ’em. Can you say Ms. Picky Potato Lady?! That is ME. I’m a shining example for my ultra-picky little siblings, I know.
BUT. Even those picky little food critics will eat these roasted potatoes without a word, except for “pass the ranch dressing.” Because yes, ranch dressing is totally our most-used condiment around here. It’s as basic as salt and pepper. And those kiddos put it on basically EVERYTHING.
Everything for REALS. Their salads are pretty much unrecognizable underneath all that creamy white stuff. Who did they pick up this bad habit from anyway? Not me, that’s for sure. Honest.
They have ranch dressing running through their veins. I myself have pesto. 🙂
So this pesto business here, guys. I’m freaking pretty much ALL over the place. Lemon + Kale = GAH. My new favorite green thing in the whole friggin’ universe.
I kinda want to put it on ALL THE THINGS. But especially my cutesy-wootesy fingerling potatoes.
It’s a glorious sight and even more of a glorious taste. ♥
There is seriously SOOOO much springtime goodness packed into this one pan your tastebuds might just explode.
TIP: One of my tricks for getting the most powerful punch of pesto flavor (say that 10x fast) is to set aside a little bit of the pesto sauce, roast up the rest with the potatoes and then after the potatoes are done roasting toss ’em up with the reserved pesto.
It’s one of the tricks of the pesto potato-roasting game, peeps. I take my roasty-toasty fingerling potatoes SERIOUSLY. Like I do for pretty much all food except possibly these cookies. Anything goes there. 😉
Now have I convinced you to give the green-roasted potatoes a try yet? That grilled chicken/beef/grilled ANYTHING needs a worthy side and these fingerlings fit the bill.
Green stuff, glorious green stuff for the win. Let’s dooooooo Thursday dinner right.
Lemon Kale Pesto-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh kale leaves
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup walnuts toasted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lbs fingerling potatoes
Instructions
- Place kale, lemon juice, walnuts, cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. With food processor running, drizzle oil through top until pesto is smooth, scraping down sides if necessary. Reserve 1/4 cup pesto and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss fingerling potatoes with pesto until completely coated. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a greased baking sheet and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast potatoes at 400F 20-25 minutes or until tender. Remove potatoes from oven and gently toss with remaining 1/4 cup pesto. Serve potatoes warm.
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I think these are just about the most perfect potatoes, Sarah! I’m loving that you added kale and pesto to these cuties. Fingerling potatoes are one of my favorites, so I can’t wait to try this out! Pinned!
Sarah says
Aww thank you, girl! If you love fingerling potatoes, this one is definitely up your alley!
Danielle says
It’s 7:30 and I’m wishing I had this whole pan to eat for breakfast. These look amazing, Sarah! Love that you added kale too, such a great idea.
Sarah says
Haha! Hey, I would definitely not be against having these for breakfast! I mean, it’s potatoes right?! 😉 Thanks Danielle!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Sarah, love the lemon kale pesto .. trying this!!! and I LOVE roasted potatoes with pesto .. I eat this all the time .. great idea to use fingerling potatoes! As always, gorgeous!
Sarah says
Thanks so much girlfriend!! xoxo 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These potatoes look so amazing, Sarah! I love that you added kale to the pesto. So fresh, delicious and perfect for spring!<3
Sarah says
Thanks lady!! 🙂
Ashley says
I LOVE me some fingerling potatoes! I always grab some when I see them at the store! This sounds fantastic with the pesto!
Sarah says
Aren’t they the best?! I could seriously eat them eveeeeery day. 😀
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
I CANNOT believe I have never heard of these before. OMG. i love potatoes in every way, shape, or form and these are amazing. i will search for them next time i buy groceries
Sarah says
Fingerling potatoes are awesome! LMK if you try this recipe, Beverley!
Rachael | Spache the Spatula says
These look so tasty! I love roasted taters, too! crispy skin + creamy inside = Best. Thing. Ever.
Sarah says
Right?? Nothin’ beats ’em. 😉 Thanks Rachael!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
I am loving this take on pesto!! Potatoes are just some of my favourite things ever, I love how versatile they are, I so need to try these!
Sarah says
You should totally add this one to your dinner menu, Annie! If you’re a potato-lover you’ll flip for ’em!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I think you should have named it “finger licking” potatoes because I know I won’t be able to stop licking my fingers if I had these potatoes in front of me! Oh my good, looks so good Sarah! I’m sold on the pesto!
Sarah says
DUH! Why didn’t I think of that genius title?! Uhmm, LOVE it. LOL. Thanks so much, girl!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
Wow these look wonderful! I love that you made the pesto with lemon and kale! I gotta try this next time I make pesto!
Sarah says
It’s seriously my new favorite pesto EVER. You’ve gotta try it, Kelley!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
These look like the best potatoes everrrrrr! I love fingerlings, but I’ve never thought to coat them in pesto. Such a genius idea! Love!
Sarah says
Aww thanks girlie! You would definitely love these potatoes—you so need to try ’em! 😉
kushi says
WOW!! Amazing combination of ingredients.. It must have tasted super yummy!!delicious 🙂
Sarah says
Thank you!
Erin@WellPlated says
I could pop everyone of these cutie potatoes right into my mouth. What a lovely flavor combination!
Sarah says
Haha! I kinda did just that after all the photos had been taken. Whoops! 😉 Thanks Erin!
CakePants says
I have to admit, I’m not the biggest kale fan (but potatoes? Potatoes are a different story with me!), but this pesto looks like a way that even *I* would enjoy kale. This looks like such a lovely spring-y side dish!
Sarah says
Even non-kale lovers love these potatoes so I would definitely recommend giving them a try! LMK if you do! 😉
Meg @ Noming thru Life says
I definitely think pesto and spring go hand in hand too. I also think I go hand in hand with anything involving potatoes. So I know what I will be making very soon… 😉
Sarah says
Yes! Springtime means pesto err’thing! Let me know how these potatoes turn out for you, Meg!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
I wish I could have some of these finger potatoes for dinner!! The look so yummy! Love your photos! Gorgeous! 😉
Sarah says
Thanks so much Cyndi! Happy Friday. 🙂