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Ingredients
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- 2 pounds baby potatoes, yukon gold or red, halved if large
- 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, optional, for extra richness
- ¼ cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- optional: squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the halved potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15–20 minutes until they are fork-tender.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a mix of butter and olive oil.
Fresh herbs can be adjusted to your preference; try parsley or dill for variety.
A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavors if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg