Bobby Flay's Sautéed Potatoes with Green Onion Pesto Recipe

Step 1

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 2 inches with cold water. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, partially covered, until a knife or skewer inserted into the center of each potato meets with no resistance, about 25 minutes. Drain and transfer to a sheet pan to cool slightly.

Step 2

While the potatoes are cooking prepare the pesto. Prepare an ice bath in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the green onions and cook for 30 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to the ice bath. Let sit for 2 minutes, then drain again in colander, then drain on paper towels.

Step 4

Combine the onions, parsley, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Scrape down the side of the bowl. Add the cheese and pulse a few times. With the motor running, add the olive oil and continue processing until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the sauce until ready to use.

Step 5

When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Heat about 1/4 cup of canola oil in a large nonstick or cast iron pan over high heat until the oil shimmers. Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook, carefully turning with a metal spatula, until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Add some of the pesto and fold into the potatoes.