Hasselback Potatoes with Pesto

Instructions

1. Prepare Oven and Tray

   2 min hands-on

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-assisted).
   • Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Potatoes

   10 min hands-on

   • Scrub the potatoes under cold water.
   • Slice each potato in half lengthwise, then make thin slices across each half without cutting through.

3. Add Garlic and Seasoning

   3 min hands-on

   • Slice the garlic bulb in half horizontally.
   • Place potatoes and garlic halves cut side down on the tray.
   • Drizzle olive oil over potatoes and garlic, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. Bake Potatoes and Garlic

   20 min waiting

   • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes to soften the potatoes.

5. Prepare Vegetables

   5 min hands-on

   • Peel and cut the onion into eighths.
   • Chop broccoli into florets and halve the tomatoes.

6. Add Pesto and Vegetables

   4 min hands-on

   • Remove tray from oven after the first bake.
   • Brush potatoes with pesto.
   • Arrange broccoli, onion, and tomatoes around the potatoes.
   • Sprinkle rosemary, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

7. Second Bake

   10 min waiting

   • Return tray to oven and bake for another 10 minutes until vegetables soften.

8. Add Olives

   1 min hands-on5 min waiting

   • Scatter olives over the tray.
   • Bake for an additional 5 minutes.

9. Finish and Serve

   2 min hands-on

   • Remove tray from oven when potatoes are golden and vegetables are tender.
   • Drizzle pesto over vegetables and finish with lemon zest. Serve immediately.
   • Cooking tips:
   • Use a sharp knife for precise Hasselback cuts, ensuring the slices are thin for optimal crispiness.
   • For extra crunch, broil the tray for 2-3 minutes at the end of the baking process, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
   • If your pesto is thick, thin it slightly with a teaspoon of olive oil to make it easier to brush onto the potatoes.
   • Adjust seasoning as needed before the final bake to ensure bold, balanced flavors.