Best 10 Boiled New Potatoes Recipes

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If you're looking for a simple yet delicious way to prepare potatoes, look no further than boiled new potatoes. This classic dish is a staple of many cuisines around the world and for good reason. New potatoes have a thin skin and waxy texture that holds its shape well when boiled, making them ideal for this cooking method. The result is a tender, flavorful potato that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of toppings and sauces. In this article, we'll explore the best recipes for boiled new potatoes, offering tips and tricks for achieving the perfect texture and flavor every time. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find something to love in our selection of boiled new potato recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BOILED POTATOES WITH BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 19m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound small new potatoes
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Kosher salt
2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a large saucepan, add cold water to cover by about an inch and season generously with salt,. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 5 to 8 minutes depending on their size.
  • Drain and discard the garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Halve the potatoes, if large, toss with the butter and season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Keep warm.
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BOILED NEW POTATOES



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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 1

175g (6oz) of Salad potatoes per person

Steps:

  • Discover how to cook boiled new potatoes with this easy to follow method. Once you've mastered the method, you can apply it to a number of dishes including our creamy new potato salad or new potatoes and cod en papillote. On a hob: Place the salad potatoes in a pan and boiling water to cover the potatoes. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for approximately 15-20 minutes until just tender. Once cooked drain immediately. In a microwave: Place the potatoes in a microwaveable dish with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook on full power (800w) for 7-8 minutes. Carefully remove and allow to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving. Salad potatoes taste great on their own, in their skins, but if you would like to add butter, here are some interesting twists: Citrus Butter: 25g softened butter mixed with the zest of an orange and half a lemon Herb Butter: 25g softened butter mixed with 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, mint, chives etc) Pesto Butter: 25g softened butter mixed with 1 teaspoon red pesto Garlic Butter: 25g softened butter mixed with 1-2 crushed garlic cloves Tip: You don't need to add butter to salad potatoes, a handful of freshly chopped herbs, like parsley, adds flavour without the calories.

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BOILED NEW POTATOES



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Simply boiled and then dressed with a fruity extra-virgin olive oil and fresh parsley, new potatoes complement Grilled Chili-Rubbed Chicken Thighs perfectly. Choose similarly sized potatoes so they will cook in the same amount of time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt
1 1/2 pounds small red new potatoes, well scrubbed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons parsley, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender but not falling apart, 10 to 15 miuntes (timing will vary depending upon the size of potatoes; test with a fork to see if done). Drain in a colander, rinse under cold water, and shake to remove excess water.
  • Halve potatoes and transfer to a bowl along with oil; season with salt and toss with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

ROASTED NEW POTATOES



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This simple recipe is anything but plain. The flavors of garlic and herbs combine to add extra zip to tender new potatoes. This side dish goes hand in hand with the delicate taste of fish. --Ann Berg, Chesapeake, VA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds new potatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine all ingredients; shake to coat. Pour into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BASIC BOILED POTATOES



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Cook a big pot of red potatoes, and you'll not only have a fuss-free side dish, but a head start on other meals. Add butter and parsley to the portion of boiled potatoes you're serving immediately, then refrigerate the rest.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings plus 16 leftover potatoes.

Number Of Ingredients 2

5 pounds medium red potatoes (about 24)
Melted butter and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or stockpot and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook for 15-30 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Serve eight potatoes with butter and parsley if desired. Refrigerate remaining potatoes.

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BOILED POTATOES WITH DILL



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 small red potatoes, washed thoroughly, about 1 pound
4 sprigs dill
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot, cover with water; add dill and salt. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Drain potatoes, and discard dill sprigs. Place potatoes in a saucepan; add butter, chopped dill, salt, pepper and cumin. Stir gently to coat potatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 87, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 276 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

NEW POTATOES IN BUTTER SAUCE



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This is a simple new potato side dish that is easy to make. The butter sauce is opaque and silky with a mild onion taste.

Provided by Janice Nagle

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound new potatoes, halved
½ cup butter, cut into pieces
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and save about 1/2 cup cooking water in the pot.
  • Add 2 or 3 potatoes pieces back into the pot with the cooking water and mash them to thicken the sauce a bit. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in green onions. Return hot potatoes to the pot and stir gently until coated in the sauce.
  • Let sit until potatoes soak up the butter sauce, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 179.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BOILED NEW POTATOES WITH HERBS



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I have done this with dried herbs in the winter but the fresh make it all special. This may be on another website but if so it was probably me that posted it.

Provided by Shahana

Categories     Potato

Time 18m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tiny new potatoes
3/8 teaspoon fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon basil, chopped
3/4 teaspoon chives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon canola oil
1/16 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • In saucepan, boil unpeeled potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes, drain.
  • Add herbs, chives, lemon juice, oil and pepper.
  • Mix lightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.8, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 122.6, Carbohydrate 108.5, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 8.8, Protein 12.9

BOILED NEW POTATOES WITH GARLIC LEMON DRESSING



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Categories     Blender     Garlic     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Parsley     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds very small red potatoes
5 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, or to taste

Steps:

  • Peel a wide strip from around the middle of each potato. In a kettle combine potatoes and garlic with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches and boil until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain mixture. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and transfer garlic to a blender. Add to blender lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste and purée dressing. In the bowl toss potatoes with dressing and parsley. Potatoes may be prepared 4 hours ahead and kept covered.
  • Serve potatoes warm or at room temperature.

BOILED NEW POTATOES WITH CARROT BUTTER



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Provided by Bryan Miller

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large carrot, cut in 6 pieces
1 stick sweet butter at room temperature
Dash nutmeg
Dash white pepper
Salt to taste
16 small new potatoes
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook carrot pieces in salted boiling water until tender. Drain and put them in bowl of blender. Add butter, nutmeg, pepper and salt. Puree mixture, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl if necessary. Put mixture in serving dish and chill until needed.
  • Boil new potatoes in salted water until tender. Serve hot with garnish of chopped parsley and carrot butter.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 205, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 356 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Select the right potatoes: Choose small, new potatoes that are firm and smooth, without any blemishes or bruises.
  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly: Scrub the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cook the potatoes in a large pot: Use a pot that is large enough to accommodate the potatoes in a single layer. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Add enough water to cover the potatoes: The water should cover the potatoes by about 1 inch.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low: Boil the potatoes for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Drain the potatoes and serve immediately: Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and serve them immediately with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Boiling new potatoes is a simple and easy way to prepare this delicious and versatile vegetable. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a side dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you serve them plain or topped with your favorite seasonings, boiled new potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next meal.

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