Pesto Potatoes(Cook's Country)
- 3 lbs small red potatoes, unpeeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- salt and pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 13 cup pine nuts
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
- 12 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 14 cup capers, rinsed and minced
- 1 large shallot, minced
- Combine 2 quarts water, potatoes, and 1 tablespoon salt in Dutch oven and bring to boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with tip of paring knife but do not break apart, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and transfer to large bowl.
- Let potatoes cool slightly, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until skins are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add pine nuts and continue to toast until garlic is spotty brown and pine nuts are golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer to plate and let cool slightly.
- When cool enough to handle, peel garlic.
- Process garlic, basil, 1/4 cup Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in food processor until coarsely ground, about 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
- With processor running, slowly add oil and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add pesto, capers, shallot, pine nuts, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan to potatoes and stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
red potatoes, salt, garlic, nuts, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, juice, extravirgin olive oil, capers, shallot
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pesto-potatoes-cook-s-country-520647 (may not work)