If you have been following along on our Instagram than you would know we are gearing up for our favorite food holiday of the year over here, Cinco de Mayo!!
In case you haven’t noticed, we have a thing for Mexican inspired food here at B&B. There is not a week that goes by that we don’t indulge in some form of enchilada, taco, or taquitos. Living in So Cal we are surrounded by some of the best Mexican food in the world, but it’s the recipes that we make at home that we love the most.
I have been making paprika roasted potatoes for quite some time now, but it wasn’t until recently that I discovered tossing my families favorite potatoes with my cilantro pesto. Talk about a match made in heaven! Slightly smokey potatoes that are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside with just the right amount of tangy cilantro pesto tossed in at the finish. Pure potato bliss!
Paprika Roasted Potatoes
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
These tender roasted potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any Cinco de Mayo feast! Slightly smokey with a crisp skin and a tender inside – pure potato perfection!
Ingredients
- 1 pound small fingerling potatoes (I used Trader Joe’s Teeny Tiny Potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bow and stir until the potatoes are completley coated.
- Transfer the potatoes to teh prepared baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes until browned and tender.
- Serve as is or toss with cilantro pesto before serving.
Cilantro Pesto
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This versatile cilantro pesto is great tossed with our paprika roasted potatoes, but it’s also amazing on pasta and grilled veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 3 tablespoons lightly toasted pepitas
- 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the garlic, cilantro, and pepitas in a food processor fitted with the metal “s” blade.Pulse a few times to break everything up then with the processor running add the oil and lime juice. Process until smooth then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss with paprika roasted potatoes to serve.
The flavor in these potatoes is all the way on point! There is nothing better than well seasoned potatoes like these.
Thank you Jocelyn!!
I’ve been loving TJ’s fingerlings lately, and smoked paprika is my fave way to season them, so it looks like I am going to have to try your pesto!
You must try it Chrissy!! Seriously, it’s a game changer 😉
I made some paprika potatoes the other day and am now wishing I had made pesto to go with them. This sound like such a great combination!
★★★★★