Pesto Roasted Potatoes

These pesto roasted potatoes feature tender, crispy roasted fingerling potatoes tossed in a homemade lemon kale pesto.

On a scale of 1-10, how badly are we needing to dive into a bowl of these potatoes right now??

I’ve been hovering around a 10 for weeks now ever since I started making these bad boys. The potato addiction is real around here especially if pesto is involved.

HOMEMADE pesto, mind you, because we’re doing up these roasted potatoes right! And that means a lemony kale pesto is invited to the potato party for better or for better.

These Roasted Potatoes Feature…

• Crispy, tender roasted fingerling potatoes
• A flavorful lemon kale pesto sauce
• Minutes to make with only a handful of ingredients

Making the Potatoes

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

• Kale
• Basil
• Pine nuts
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic
• Lemon
• Olive oil
• Fingerling potatoes

Potato Options

This recipe will work with other potato varieties besides fingerlings! Try yellow potatoes or red potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes or baby golds. Be aware, you will need to adjust the cook time slightly depending on what potatoes you use. I recommend checking around the 20-minute mark to be safe.

Tips for Perfect Roasted Potatoes

1. Make pesto in blender or food processor – either of these tools will work great for breaking down the pesto.
2. Use fresh lemon and zest in pesto – this adds a bright flavor to the pesto.
3. Roast potatoes whole – no need to slice the potatoes! I like to roast them whole to crisp up the skin and for extra ease.
4. Toss pesto in potatoes after roasting – this preserves all the fresh flavors in the pesto. I like to toss half the pesto into the potatoes and then save the other half for dipping potatoes into on your personal plate.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on these potatoes.

• Roast additional veggies – try adding veggies like broccoli, zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, green beans, or asparagus. Be aware roast time will vary and you may need to roast some of these vegetables separately from the potatoes to prevent overcooking.
• Use jarred pesto – you will need about 3/4 cup jarred pesto in place of the homemade recipe.

Serving Suggestions

These potatoes are great served with a variety of dishes. Try serving them alongside roast or grilled chicken, a nice steak, mild seafood such as salmon or white fish, or with a big salad.

Every bite of these tender, crispy potatoes is bursting with herby pesto goodness and I’m not kidding when I say they truly go with any and every meal!

And trust me, you will want them at every meal.

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More potato side dishes you’ll love!

• Lemon Dill Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
• Grilled Chimichurri Red Potatoes
• Bacon Roasted Potatoes and Leeks

This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 6/3/26.