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Savory Herbed Red Potatoes: A Side Dish for Every Occasion

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If you’re looking for a simple yet mouthwatering side dish that pairs perfectly with just about anything, these herbed potatoes are a must-try! Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or preparing a quick weeknight meal, these potatoes will have everyone asking for seconds!

Why Leave The Peels On Your Herbed Potatoes

The skins of red potatoes contain beneficial antioxidants. This recipe contains 12 times more antioxidants with peels on versus peeling. Leaving the peels on also adds a nice texture. Just be sure to wash well before dicing.

How To Make Herbed Potatoes

  1. Cut 3 lb of petite red potatoes in half, or fourths if your petite red potatoes are on the larger side, peels on.
diced petite red potatoes on a cutting board

2. Place your potatoes in a large stock pot of boiling water on high heat. Cook until fork tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.

3. Combine a stick and a half of room temperature butter, 2 Tbsp herbs de provence, 6 tsp white vinegar, 3 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 tsp pepper in a serving bowl and set aside.

butter, salt, pepper, herbs de provence, and white vinegar in a glass serving bowl

4. Once fork tender, drain potatoes in a colander and place in the prepared serving bowl.

5. Toss gently until the ingredients are evenly distributed and potatoes are coated.

herbed red potatoes in a glass serving bowl

Little Cooks Corner

Let your tiny sous chefs develop fine motor skills and confidence by dicing the potatoes with a montessori knife, combining the butter mixture in the serving bowl and tossing the potatoes.

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Herbed Red Potatoes

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

If you're looking for a simple yet mouthwatering side dish that pairs perfectly with just about anything, these herbed potatoes are a must-try! Whether you're hosting a family dinner or preparing a quick weeknight meal, these potatoes will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 3 lb petite red potatoes
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp herbs de provence
  • 6 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

    1. Cut 3 lb of petite red potatoes in half, or fourths if your petite red potatoes are on the larger side, peels on.

    2. Place your potatoes in a large stock pot of boiling water on high heat. Cook until fork tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.

    3. Combine a stick and a half of room temperature butter, 2 Tbsp herbs de provence, 6 tsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 1/2 tsp pepper in a serving bowl and set aside.

    4. Once fork tender, drain potatoes in a colander and place in the prepared serving bowl.

    5. Toss gently until the ingredients are evenly distributed and potatoes are coated.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 411Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1372mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 5gSugar: 3gProtein: 6g

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