Description
Boiled Potatoes with Fresh Herbs are a simple yet elegant side dish of tender yellow potatoes tossed in fresh mint and basil, lightly seasoned with olive oil and salt—perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
1 lb small yellow potatoes (e.g., fingerlings)
Salt (for seasoning the cooking water)
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp kosher or sea salt (or to taste)
4 mint leaves, thinly sliced
4 basil leaves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Generously salt the water and bring to a boil.
- Cook until tender (15–20 minutes depending on size). Test doneness with a fork.
- Drain well in a colander.
- Transfer potatoes to a bowl. Add olive oil, salt, sliced mint, and basil. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped chives, parsley, or dill.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or lemon zest before serving for a citrusy finish.
- If you prefer, peel the potatoes before cooking, but leaving the skins adds texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 side portion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
