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Boiled Potatoes with Dill

Tender boiled young potatoes tossed with rich melted butter and fresh fragrant dill. A simple and classic side dish enjoyed across Eastern Europe.

30 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs baby yellow potatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp fine sea salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 lbs halved baby yellow potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.

  2. 2

    Add half of the 1 tbsp fine sea salt to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain completely.

  4. 4

    Return potatoes to the warm pot and add 3 tbsp cubed unsalted butter, 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and remaining fine sea salt.

  5. 5

    Gently toss until butter is melted and potatoes are evenly coated.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Boiled Potatoes with Dill?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain completely."

What should Boiled Potatoes with Dill look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until butter is melted and potatoes are evenly coated.

Can I make Boiled Potatoes with Dill dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Boiled Potatoes with Dill is 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Boiled Potatoes with Dill vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Boiled Potatoes with Dill?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 3 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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