Sundried Tomato and Artichoke Hash With Pesto Aoli #SP5

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. Lemony artichokes are sauteed with sundried tomatoes and mixed with crispy Diced Potatoes with Onions from Simply Potatoes then topped with a creamy pesto aoli.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 5-6 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  artichoke hearts in brine
• 1 (8 1/2ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 2  tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 20  ounces  Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion

Directions

1. Mise en place:
2. Open the can of artichokes and drain, reserving the brine in a small bowl. Squeeze the artichokes to remove any excess moisture. Quarter the artichokes and set aside. Open the jar of sun-dried tomatoes and drain oil into separate bowl. Cut the tomatoes into strips and set aside. Spread potatoes out onto a baking sheet and pat them dry with a paper towel (this will ensure that they will get nice and crispy).
3. Directions:
4. 1) Heat reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5. 2) Add Diced Potatoes with Onions and sautee in oil until crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
6. 3) While the potatoes are cooking, make the aoili. Measure out mayonnaise and pesto. Mix together with 1 tablespoon of reserved artichoke brine until smooth. The aoili should be the consistency of a creamy salad dressing. You can add more of the reserved brine to thin out the aoili to desired consistency.
7. 4) When the potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and quartered artichoke hearts. Sautee for 1 or 2 more minutes until heated through.
8. To serve:
9. Divide the artichoke hash into 4-6 individual portions and drizzle a small amount of the aoili over each portion. Serve immediately. If serving family style, leave aoili on the side with a serving spoon.