Roasted Potatoes with Cilantro Pesto is a very quick side dish for any recipe. Takes only 30 minutes to make and serve it with Pasta or eat it for lunch

Have you tried Cilantro pesto and potatoes?

There is something very comforting about eating roasted potatoes but it is even better with cilantro pesto

Roasted Potatoes in Cilantro Pesto Viewed From a 75° Angle. Roasted Potatoes are in a Copper Bowl Under a white and Orange Kitchen Towel with Sprigs of Cilantro in the Distant Background
You won’t want to share these pesto potatoes with anyone!

Tips for making these potatoes

  • You can bake the potatoes in the oven or in your instant pot for faster cook time.
  • The skin of the potato has so much nutrition so do not discard it, if possible
  • Make the cilantro pesto in advance and refrigerate for future use
  • Serve this potato as a side dish or eat it as a light lunch
  • You can also add peas or mushrooms to this potatoes.
  • You can also use a basil pesto or scallions pesto for this recipe.
Front View of Roasted Potatoes in Cilantro Pesto. Roasted Potatoes are in a Copper Bowl Under a white and Orange Kitchen Towel with Sprigs of Cilantro in the Distant Background
Green potatoes are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds

Loved by potatoes lovers everywhere

Personally, I just love the hearty taste of potatoes.  My favorite is the red potato, but, I am an equal opportunity devourer of potatoes.

Sweet potato recipes make regular appearances on this blog.  Loaded sweet potato recipe was so delicious.

Also, my sweet potato curry recipe has become a favorite in my household.

So, it was time for a change.  Today, I used the red potato, skin and all.

The key to this recipe, I found, was to keep the skin on.  It made the potatoes crispier.

Is there any truth to potatoes being healthy when eaten with their skin, I wonder?  If anyone knows the answer to that, please enlighten me.

Overhead View of Roasted Potatoes in Cilantro Pesto and Garnished with a few sunflower seeds. Half of a sprig of Cilantro partially visible on the Right Side Above the Potatoes
These pesto potatoes make for the perfect side dish

Today’s recipe is a quick meal idea for a side dish or even a quick lunch.  Put it inside a pita pocket and eat it right at your desk.

The roasted potato recipe takes only 20 minutes to make.  The pesto takes about 10-15 minutes to make.

I have tried this recipe with sweet potatoes and it tasted good too, but, I prefer it with the red potatoes.

Roasted Potatoes in Cilantro Pesto Viewed From a 75° Angle. Roasted Potatoes are in a Copper Bowl Under a white and Orange Kitchen Towel with Sprigs of Cilantro in the Distant Background

Roasted Potatoes with Pesto

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Roasted Potatoes with Cilantro Pesto is a very quick side dish for any cuisine
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, brunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 751 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cilantro Pesto

For the Potatoes

Instructions
 

To Make the Cilantro Pesto

  • In a medium pan, roast the sunflower seeds for about 1min until evenly brown
  • Wash the cilantro thoroughly then put into a food processor
  • Add the roasted sunflower seeds
  • Fill the processor with the remaining ingredients
  • Process on medium speed until everything is well blended.

To make the Roasted Potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly
  • Cut the potatoes into cubes. Do not peel the skin
  • In a baking pan, add the potatoes and oil
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are browned
  • Remove the potatoes from the oven and set aside
  • Let it cool for about 2 minutes
  • Add about a 1/4 cup of the Cilantro Pesto and refrigerate the rest
  • Serve Immediately

Video

Notes

These potatoes will stay in the fridge for about 5 days
Nutrition info is approximate

Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal
Keyword Pesto potatoes, vegan potato recipes
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48 Comments

  1. Ingredients list says “chickpeas” but instructions say sunflower seeds. I’m confused ???? Daughter cant do nuts but could do chickpeas. Thanks

    1. Thank you, Elaine. The recipe has both Chick Peas and Sunflower seeds. I like adding sunflower seeds because they add texture and a little nutty flavor. I think you will like it, but, you can remove the sunflower seeds and add an extra tsp of chick peas, if you like.