Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 heaping cups (~130 g) loosely packed fresh basil (large stems removed)
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp (23 g) raw pine nuts or walnuts (for nut allergies, omit)
• Healthy pinch each sea salt & black pepper (~1/2 tsp)
• Healthy pinch each sea salt & black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped (~1 Tbsp or 6 g)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp (5 g) nutritional yeast*
• 2-3 Tbsp (30-45 ml) extra virgin olive oil (or sub other neutral oil)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp (20 ml) olive oil (or sub other neutral oil)
• 1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) baby gold/yellow potatoes