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Pesto Potato Bites
10-12
Ingredients
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1 lb. baby red potatoes, about 18
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1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
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1/2 cup STAR® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1/2 cup STAR® Red Wine Vinegar
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1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 peeled garlic cloves
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Salt and pepper
Instructions
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1.
Cut potatoes in halves and place in pot of boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
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2.
Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, combine basil, olive oil, 3 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar, 6 Tbsp. pine nuts, 4 Tbsp. parmesan and garlic. Process until completely blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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3.
Drain potatoes and cool slightly. With 1/4 tsp. measuring spoon, scoop out small amount from cut surface of each potato half to form shallow cup. Sprinkle with remaining vinegar and toss to coat.
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4.
Arrange potato halves on serving dish. Fill each with pesto and sprinkle with remaining pine nuts and Parmesan. Serve warm or room temperature.
