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Smashed Potatoes with Pesto Aioli

Summer BBQs call for delicious, skin-friendly sides like crispy Smashed Potatoes with Pesto Aioli, packed with nutrients for glowing skin.

Ingredients

For the Smashed Potatoes:

  • Mini Yellow Potatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 4 tbsp Avocado Oil

For the Pesto Aioli:

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup kale leaves stems removed
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup your favourite dairy-free mayo

Instructions

For the Smashed Potatoes:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Half boil the mini yellow potatoes in a pot of water until they are just tender. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
  • Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Using the bottom of a glass or a potato masher, gently smash each potato to flatten them slightly.
  • In a bowl, combine the avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  • Gently rub the smashed potatoes with the oil and spice mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
  • Sprinkle the nutritional yeast evenly over the top of the potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
  • While the potatoes are baking, prepare the Pesto Aioli. Mix 2 tablespoons of Kale Basil Pesto with ½ cup of your favourite dairy-free mayo until well combined.

For the Pesto Aioli:

  • In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, kale, garlic, and sunflower seeds. Pulse until finely chopped.
  • With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and pulse until combined.
  • Mix pesto with dairy-free mayo and serve!

Notes

Find our Kale & Basil Pesto here!