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Simple Boiled Potatoes with Garlic and Fresh Herbs

Simple and delicious boiled potatoes, tossed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and fresh herbs. Serve this side dish warm or at room temperature. Vegan and Gluten Free.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people (up to)
Calories: 1985 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved (other waxy, all-purpose potatoes will work)
  • water
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp rosemary
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, more if needed

Instructions

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  1. Place potatoes in a large cooking pot. Add water to cover potatoes by 1 inch. Add a dash of kosher salt.
  2. Cook over high heat to bring water to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium-low or low. Cover and let cook in gently boiling water for 20 minutes or so until potatoes are tender (cooking time will depend on how large the potato pieces are.) Test using a fork; fork should easily go through a potato.
  3. Drain in a colander and transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl.
  4. Season potatoes with a dash of kosher salt and black pepper. Add garlic, rosemary, parsley and a generous drizzle of quality extra virgin olive oil, about 1/4 cup or so. Toss to make sure the potatoes are well-coated. Set aside briefly before serving.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Cook's Tip #1: if you choose not to peel the potatoes, be sure to scrub them well and remove any sprouts. If potatoes are too large, you may quarter them or cut them in smaller pieces, if you like. I only halved mine and liked the size and shape they were.
  • Cook's Tip #2: If you're prepping ahead and not planning to boil the potatoes right away, place peeled cut potatoes in a bowl, cover with water and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. If you leave peeled potatoes at room temperature, they will brown.
  • Leftovers: Leftovers of these boiled potatoes with garlic and herbs can be stored in a tight-lid glass container in the fridge for 2 nights or so. Remember, this is a garlicky dish, and the longer you store it, the more prominent the garlic will be.
  • Serving: This is a great dish to serve warm or at room temperature. For dinner, this is side dish can feed up to 6 people. This is also a great potluck dish next to other buffet items.

Nutrition Information

Calories 198.5kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 26.9g (9%) Protein 3.2g (6%) Saturated Fat 1.3g (7%) Sodium 10.8mg (0%) Potassium 654.8mg (19%) Fiber 3.4g (14%) Sugar 1.2g (2%) Vitamin A 214.8IU (4%) Vitamin C 33.4mg (37%) Calcium 23.9mg (2%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people (up to)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1985

% Daily Value*

Calories 198.5kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 26.9g 9%
Protein 3.2g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Sodium 10.8mg 0%
Potassium 654.8mg 14%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Sugar 1.2g 2%
Vitamin A 214.8IU 4%
Vitamin C 33.4mg 37%
Calcium 23.9mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.