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Easy Boiled Potatoes Recipe
Boiled Potatoes are one of the easiest sides and pair well with steak, chicken, seafood and just about any main dish. Drizzling with melted butter and olive oil brings out the natural creamy and buttery flavor of new potatoes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs small new potatoes
- 1 Tbsp salt to salt the water
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt or added to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper or added to taste
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Wash and scrub potatoes and cut larger potatoes in halves or even quarters so the potato pieces are even-sized.
- Place potatoes in a pot of water with 1 Tbsp salt and cover with an inch of water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender (10-18 minutes depending on size).
- Drain potatoes and return them to the pot, or a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle melted butter and olive oil over potatoes.
- Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with a freshly chopped parsley and toss to combine. Keep covered until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbs
30g
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
732mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
348IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 30g | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.