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Garlic Parsley Potatoes

Garlic Parsley Potatoes: Your New Favorite Quick Side Dish

Garlic Parsley Potatoes are a quick and delicious vegetarian side dish that elevates any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1-1.5 pounds baby yellow potatoes look for 1-1.5 inches for optimal texture
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust if using table salt
For the Garlic Butter
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter or unsalted, season to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 10-12 cloves garlic be careful not to overcook
For the Fresh Finish
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped, can substitute with chives or cilantro
  • 1/2 small lemon lemon juice omit for a milder taste
  • to taste black pepper consider adding red pepper flakes for extra kick

Equipment

  • medium stainless steel pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium stainless steel pot, combine baby yellow potatoes with kosher salt and enough water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt salted butter and add extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic cloves and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Turn off heat and carefully return potatoes to the pot with garlic butter, tossing to coat evenly. Add chopped parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper, mixing well.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt as needed, starting with about 3/4 teaspoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Garlic Parsley Potatoes are best enjoyed fresh. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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