5 from 18 votes
Braised Red Potatoes with Lemon and Chives
Braising baby red potatoes with garlic, thyme, butter, and water creates tender, flavorful potatoes with a browned cut side. Finished with a lemon, garlic paste, and fresh chives, the dish balances richness and bright acidity. The method develops both softness and crisp spots, ideal as a side dish for a variety of meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
200 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds red potatoes halved, baby
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 garlic peeled, cloves
- 3 thyme springs, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chives fresh, minced
Instructions
- Arrange potatoes in single layer, cut side down, in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add water, butter, garlic, thyme, and salt and bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove lid and use slotted spoon to transfer garlic to a cutting board; discard thyme. Increase heat to medium-high and vigorously simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until water evaporates and butter starts to sizzle, 15 to 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle, mince garlic to paste. Transfer paste to bowl and stir in lemon juice and pepper.
- Continue to cook potatoes, swirling pan frequently, until butter browns and cut sides of potatoes turn spotty brown, 4 to 6 minutes longer. Turn off heat, add garlic mixture and chives and toss to coat.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently or enjoy them cold.
- This recipe originates from Cook’s Illustrated, May/June 2013.
Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3.5g
(7%)
Fat
8.8g
(14%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
23.3mg
(8%)
Sodium
272.3mg
(11%)
Potassium
792.6mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2.9g
(6%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7% |
| Fat | 8.8g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 23.3mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 272.3mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 792.6mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.