Description

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun twist on classic mashed potatoes by adding a vibrant spinach pesto in this “Wearing of the Green” on Potatoes recipe. The creamy mashed potatoes are beautifully coated with fresh spinach pesto, offering a burst of flavor and color. Garnished with a festive spinach 4-leaf clover, this dish is the perfect addition to your holiday meal, adding both charm and deliciousness to your table!

Ingredients

Fresh baby spinach
Olive oil
Garlic
Parmesan cheese
Lemon juice (optional)
Mashed potatoes (prepared)
Pine nuts or walnuts (optional)
Tart shells (optional for serving)

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Instructions

Prepare the spinach pesto by blending fresh spinach, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, and optional lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Mix the spinach pesto into the mashed potatoes, stirring until fully incorporated.
For a fun garnish, use a 4-leaf clover punch to cut out spinach leaves and decorate the dish.
Optional: Pipe the pesto mashed potatoes into tart shells and bake for about 20 minutes.

Notes

Swap walnuts for pine nuts in the pesto for a slightly different flavor.
For extra creaminess, add a bit of sour cream or cream cheese to the mashed potatoes.
If you prefer a different herb, try basil, parsley, or arugula instead of spinach for the pesto.