Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto

By kimvess

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Chive Pesto
This vibrant sauce makes good use of an overabundance of chives. It's an ideal accompaniment to classic roasted potatoes.

6 servings

PREP TIME:

35 minutes

TOTAL TIME:

35 minutes

Recipe by the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Photograph by Ditte Isager

May 2011

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 lb. fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup (packed) chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup (packed) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, or pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°. In a medium bowl, toss potatoes with 1 Tbsp. oil to coat; season generously with salt and pepper. Spread potato halves in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast potatoes, turning occasionally, until tender and golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup chives, parsley, almonds, and garlic in a processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add remaining oil through feed tube and process until incorporated. Transfer chive pesto to a small bowl. Stir in lemon juice, then 2 Tbsp. water. Season pesto with salt and pepper.

Transfer potatoes to a platter. Drizzle with half of pesto; sprinkle with additional chopped chives. Serve with remaining pesto.