Pesto Potatoes

Pesto Potatoes

If you like potatoes and you like pesto then you will love this quick, easy, tasty side dish. 

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 pound baby potatoes (I used ½ a large bag of colored baby potatoes)

1 lemon zest and juice

½ cup water

¼-1/2 cup pesto depending on your preference

Directions:

  1. Wash potatoes.
  2. Transfer potatoes to a microwaveable dish.  Add the lemon juice and ½ cup water.
  3. Microwave for 6-8 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Drain water. Let potatoes cool slightly.
  5. Slice potatoes in half.
  6. Add lemon zest and pesto to your liking.
  7. Enjoy with any meal