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Easy Boiled Potatoes

Tender, flavorful boiled potatoes made simply with salt and water, perfect as a quick side dish for any meal. Customize with butter, herbs, or garlic for an easy, versatile addition to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds baby or regular potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • enough water to cover potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • to taste fresh herbs like parsley or dill (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Cut large potatoes into even chunks; leave baby potatoes whole.
  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add salt.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  • Cook until potatoes are fork-tender: 10-12 minutes for baby potatoes, 15-20 minutes for medium chunks.
  • Drain potatoes well in a colander and return to the pot. Let steam off excess moisture for a minute.
  • If desired, toss with butter and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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