Ingredients
– 1 1/2 to 2 pounds small new potatoes, washed and scrubbed, cut in halves or quarters if larger
– 1 tablespoon fine sea salt to salt the boiling water
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
– 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
– 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, optional garnish
Instructions
1-First, wash and scrub the potatoes, then cut any larger ones into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
2-Place the potatoes in a pot and cover them with water by about 1 inch, adding the 1 tablespoon of fine sea salt to the water.
3-Bring the water to a boil with the lid on, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 to 18 minutes depending on size.
4-Once cooked, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot or a mixing bowl.
5-Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and the 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the potatoes.
6-Season with the 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper to taste, then garnish with the 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley if desired, and toss gently to combine.
7-Keep the potatoes covered until ready to serve for the best warmth and flavor.
Last Step:
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🔪 Use potatoes of equal size or cut larger ones for even cooking.
🧂 Salt the boiling water generously with fine sea salt for best flavor.
🧈 Combining melted butter and olive oil adds richness and depth to the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup cooked potatoes
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 594 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg