Buttery Boiled Potatoes
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Buttery Boiled Potatoes
Description
Buttery Boiled Potatoes involves cooking washed and similarly sized new potatoes in salted water with rosemary until they become fork-tender. After boiling, the potatoes are drained and coated with melted unsalted butter and extra virgin olive oil, then seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fresh parsley and dill are added last to give brightness and herbal aroma. The result is tender potatoes with a smooth, buttery coating and fresh herb flavor that enhances their natural earthiness.
The cooking method gently softens the potatoes without breaking them apart. Tossing in butter and olive oil while still warm helps the fat absorb into the potatoes, creating a rich mouthfeel. The fresh rosemary infused during boiling adds a hint of pine-like fragrance, while the parsley and dill garnish brighten the dish.
This preparation pairs well as a side dish to roasted or grilled meats and fish, or as part of a simple home-cooked meal. Keeping the potatoes covered after tossing in the fats ensures they stay warm and moist until served.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potato washed and scrubed, new, small
- 1 tablespoon salt for the water
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- 3 prigs rosemary fresh
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill finely chopped
Instructions
- Choose potatoes that are roughly the same size.
- After the potatoes have been cleaned, cut the larger ones in halves or quarters so the pieces are about the same size.
- Add them to a pot of water, the spuds should be covered in 1-inch of water. Then add 1 tablespoon of salt and the rosemary.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low-medium, and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender. This may take 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes, check the blog post for details.
- Once done cooking, drain and add the potatoes back to the pot or to a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with melted butter and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs and toss to combine.
- Keep covered until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 2385mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 966mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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