5.0 from 6 votes
Steamed Potatoes
Four steps, four ingredients, and an abundance of scrumptiously savory flavor. This recipe for Steamed Potatoes goes with just about anything.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby potatoes washed and scrubbed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add about 1 inch of water to a pot fitted with a steamer basket. Bring water to a boil over high heat.
- Put the potatoes into the steamer basket. Secure the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Steam the potatoes on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are tender when punctured with a fork.
- Move the steamed potatoes into a large bowl. Incorporate the butter, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Toss carefully to ensure even coating.
- Serve the potatoes warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
962mg
(27%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
264IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 962mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.