Grilled red potatoes with basil pesto. These simple potatoes are a great side dish to any meal.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
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Ingredients
To make the basil pesto:
2cupsfresh basil leavespacked
1/2cupfreshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
1/4cuppine nuts
2garlic clovesminced
Salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
For the Potatoes:
5red potatoeswashed and cut into cubes
Cooking Spray
Aluminum Foil
Instructions
Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil and process until smooth. Add the cheese and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a medium bowl, combine potatoes and pesto. Mix until potatoes are well covered. Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Add the potatoes and wrap in a foil packet. Wrap another piece of foil around the packet so it is sturdy enough to grill.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the potato packet on the grill. Cook for 15 minutes and then flip the packet. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and slightly crisp. Carefully remove the potatoes from the packet and serve warm.