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Roasted Potatoes with Fava Beans and Dill Pesto Salad

Sylwia Vaclavek
This isn’t your average potato salad. Crispy roasted potatoes, buttery fava beans, and a herby dill pesto, topped with crumbles of salty feta.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 234 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • saucepan
  • slotted spoon
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
 
 

For the Roasted Potatoes

  • 1 ½ lbs new potatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

For the Fava Beans

  • 1 cup shelled and peeled fava beans
  • ¼ cup pesto

Garnishes

  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • fresh herbs, lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  • Boil shelled favas for 2–3 minutes, then shock in ice water. Peel the outer skins to reveal bright green beans.
  • Make the Dill Pesto or use an already prepared one.
  • In a large bowl, combine the warm roasted potatoes and peeled fava beans. Add a few spoonfuls of dill pesto and toss gently to coat. Fold in most of the feta cheese, saving some for topping.
  • Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining feta, plus any optional garnishes like crispy shallots, fresh dill, or lemon zest.

Notes

Peel those fava beans  - the skins are tough and bitter. We want is that buttery, bright green center.
Use a light hand with the pesto at first - start with a few spoonfuls, toss, then taste. 
Add the feta at the end - feta adds a creamy, salty pop. Fold most of it in gently, and save a little for the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 441mgPotassium: 566mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dill pesto, fava bean salad, fava beans, potatoes
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