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Boiled Potatoes Recipe
Try these easy Boiled Potatoes if you need a quick and delicious side dish for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds small potatoes (yukon gold, red skin, etc.) (675g)
- 2 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with about 2 inches of cold water. Add the salt to the pot and place over high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium so that the potatoes are gently simmering. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes. (If you like, cut them in half or quarters to create bite-sized pieces.)
- Return the potatoes to the pot with the olive oil, butter, and black pepper. Stir gently (or shake the pot) to coat the potatoes in the seasoning.
- Place them in a serving bowl and top with the parsley.
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Notes
- Choose potatoes that are the same size so they cook at the same speed.
- Clean the potatoes very well. If you aren't peeling the potatoes before cooking, it's essential to wash and scrub the skin very well to remove any dirt and debris.
- Start with cold water so the whole potato cooks evenly. If you add the potatoes to hot water, the outside will cook before the inside has a chance to become tender.
- Adjust the cooking time for the size of potato you choose. The cook times in this recipe are for small, whole potatoes that are 1½ to 2 inches in diameter. For smaller or larger potatoes, adjust the cooking time using my guide in the "How Long Does It Take To Boil Potatoes?" section.
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
1196mg
(50%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
176IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1196mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 176IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.