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 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 it to a gentle simmer and cook the potatoes for 15–20 minutes, or until they are fork tender.
Last Step:
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For extra richness, use olive oil; it’s optional but highly recommended.
A squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the potatoes beautifully—feel free to add if desired.
Adjust the amount of garlic to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg