Chimichurri Potato Bites
- 2 cups chopped parsley
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves
- 4 large fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper for seasoning the chimichurri
- 20 baby red or yellow potatoes (I actually found some labeled "2 biters")
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Coarse sea salt for finishing
- Place the parsley, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, vinegar and olive oil in a mini food processor or blender and process until almost smooth. You'll want a little texture though. Season to taste with salt and pepper and then refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors marry.
- Meanwhile, simmer the potatoes in a pot of well salted water until they're fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
- When you're ready to assemble, test each potato for its ability to stand nice a nd straight. Do this by shaving off a small slice of the bottom of each potato that needs some help.
- Slice off the top of each potato with a sharp knife and then scoop out the potatoes with a small spoon or knife. (I used a round metal 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon). Place what you've scooped out into a small mixing bowl and mash thoroughly. (You can also place some of the tops of the potatoes in the bowl)
- Stir in the sour cream and a 1/2 cup of the chimichurri and fill each potato with some of the mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving garnish each potato with a grain or two of the coarse sea salt.
parsley, garlic, fresh basil, white wine vinegar, red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, salt, baby red, sour cream, salt
Taken from food52.com/recipes/25273-chimichurri-potato-bites (may not work)