Grilled Fingerling Potatoes with Creamy Jalapeno Green Goddess – Recipe!

Grilling vegetables is a favorite of mine, even when it’s not very warm outside.  Grilled Fingerling Potatoes with Creamy Jalapeno Green Goddess are slightly smoky and tender with a dipping sauce that says, “springtime is here.”

Fingerling potatoes are already naturally creamy, and when you cook them on an outdoor grill, or indoor grill pan, they become charred in areas, while still maintaining structure, and a velvety interior.  These little golden gems make the best side dish because they partner with so many other foods.

The creamy jalapeno green goddess is made with three fresh herbs – cilantro, parsley and basil, but you can get creative and use any soft herbs you may already have on hand.  The jalapeno with or without seeds, perks things up a tad, and offers a grassiness with flavorful heat – something I truly enjoy.  I used half a jalapeno with seeds, but you can adjust accordingly.  The warm and creamy potatoes dipped in this green herby sauce is not only gorgeous, but it’s tasty as can be, and works beautifully as a dipping sauce for almost any vegetable.

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Ingredients

1 pound fingerling potatoes

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

1/2 cup fresh parsley

8 large basil leaves

1/2 jalapeno, minced

1 clove garlic, cut in half

2/3 cup light mayonnaise, or any variety

juice from 1/2 lemon

olive oil for cooking

salt

(Serves 4)

To Prepare:

1. Preheat gas grill to 400 degrees or light charcoal and use when coals are light grey.
2. Add potatoes to a microwave safe bowl and cover with 1/2 cup water.  Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 4 minutes.  Remove and drain water.  Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to potatoes, and a big pinch of salt, toss to coat.
3. In a food processor or blender – add cilantro, parsley and basil leaves.  Add garlic and jalapeno.  Pulse until coarse texture.
4. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice.  Puree until creamy, about 1 minute.
5. Place potatoes on barbecue and cook until grilled on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
6. Remove and serve warm with creamy jalapeno green goddess.  Enjoy!