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Best Buttery Parsley Potatoes
Parsley potatoes are a popular side dish in European cuisine, particularly in Germany, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. They are delicious, easy to make, and undoubtedly among the best potato recipes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Czech
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes yellow, a rather waxy variety, e. g. Yukon
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt plus to taste
- 2 Tablespoon flat-leaf parsley fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Peel 2 pounds potatoes and cut them into equal-sized pieces, about 1 ½ inches (4 cm) in size.
- Place the potatoes in a pot and cover them with water, ensuring the water level is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the potatoes. Add 1 teaspoon salt.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let them cook gently, covered with a lid. It takes about 15 minutes for the potatoes to be done.
- While the potatoes are cooking, rinse the parsley and chop it finely with a knife.
- Check the potatoes for doneness. They are ready if a piece can be cut smoothly with a knife.
- Once the potatoes are cooked through, drain them.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, over them and sprinkle with 2 Tablespoon flat-leaf parsley. Lightly season with about ¼ teaspoon of salt. Carefully toss, and you are done!
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Notes
- The basic recipe makes 4 portions as a side dish.
- Avoid using starchy potatoes, as they tend to overcook and fall apart when boiled. In Czech cooking, starchy potatoes are more suitable for dishes like potato dumplings, Šišky, Škubánky or Bramboráky potato pancakes.
- For a more intense flavor, add some mashed garlic and mix it with the potatoes and parsley. Potatoes prepared this way are an ideal accompaniment to grilled meat.
- Italian, or flat-leaf parsley, is the best choice for these buttery potatoes. However, if you can only find curly parsley, feel free to use it without any problem.
Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
967mg
(28%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 967mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.