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Boiled Potatoes

Tender baby gold potatoes boiled until soft and finished with rich butter and fresh parsley.

30 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

BritishSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs baby gold potatoes, scrubbed
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 lbs scrubbed baby gold potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.

  2. 2

    Add 2 tsp fine sea salt to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.

  4. 4

    Drain the water completely and return potatoes to the warm pot.

  5. 5

    Add 2 tbsp cubed unsalted butter and 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, then toss gently until melted and coated.

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Questions

How long does Boiled Potatoes take?

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

How do I know when Boiled Potatoes is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until tender when pierced with a fork. Step 5: cook until melted and coated.

Can I make Boiled Potatoes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Boiled Potatoes is 2 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 vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Boiled Potatoes?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 160 calories, with 3 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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