Buttery Boiled New Potatoes
Simple, buttery boiled new potatoes with fresh dill, perfectly tender and full of flavor for any meal!
Equipment
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 3 lbs new potatoes any small waxy potato variety
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon sea salt for salting the water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- pinch sea salt to taste
- pinch ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Remove any sprouts or blemishes. If the potatoes are large, cut them in half or quarters for even cooking.3 lbs new potatoes
- Place the potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot of cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt.4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon sea salt
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 12-15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. Add the butter and toss gently, allowing the residual heat to melt the butter and coat the potatoes evenly.4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley and serve warm.pinch sea salt, pinch ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons fresh dill
Notes
Tips and tricks
- Even cooking: Cutting larger potatoes ensures all pieces cook at the same rate.
- Extra flavor: For a subtle garlic aroma, leave the cloves in the water while boiling.
- Make ahead: Boil potatoes in advance, store in the fridge, and reheat with butter before serving.
- Serving idea: These are perfect alongside roast meats, grilled fish, or as part of a vegetable medley.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1178mgPotassium: 967mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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