Boiled Potatoes with Parsley
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Boiled Potatoes with Parsley
Description
This straightforward recipe starts by boiling baby potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. After draining and cooling briefly under cold water, the potatoes are sliced into wedges. They are then gently combined with melted unsalted butter, ground black pepper, salt to taste, and freshly chopped Italian parsley.
The result is a warm, lightly seasoned potato side dish that maintains a tender yet firm texture. The parsley adds a fresh herbal brightness balancing the richness of the butter. Boiling preserves the potatoes' clean flavor without masking it with heavy seasoning.
This side dish pairs well with grilled or roasted meats, fish, or steamed vegetables and works well for casual dinners or family meals.
Ingredients
- water for boiling
- 1 tablespoon salt for boiling
- 1 lb (500g) baby potato red and yellow
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
Instructions
- Fill a stockpot halfway with water and salt. Bring it to a rolling boil. In the meantime, clean, scrub, and rinse the baby potatoes.
- Boil the baby potatoes for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse them under cold water. Slice the potatoes into wedges and combine them with the melted butter, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Stir gently to mix well. Serve the boiled potatoes immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.