Swedish Green Potatoes
Transform your weeknight side dishes with the delightful simplicity of Swedish Green Potatoes. This recipe elevates tender, buttery baby potatoes by tossing them in a vibrant medley of fresh parsley, dill, and chives, accented with zesty lemon and a touch of black pepper. Ready in just 30 minutes, these potatoes are the perfect balance of comfort and freshness, boasting a burst of herbaceous flavor in every bite. The skins are left on for extra texture, and the quick prep and one-pot cooking method make this an easy addition to any meal. Ideal for pairing with fish, chicken, or beef, Swedish Green Potatoes are a crowd-pleasing, visually stunning dish you'll want to serve on repeat.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cups Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Chives
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
Thoroughly rinse the baby potatoes under cold water. Leave the skins on for extra texture and flavor.
Step 2
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
Step 3
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Let the potatoes simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Step 4
While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the parsley, dill, and chives. Set them aside.
Step 5
Drain the cooked potatoes and let them sit in the colander for a few minutes to dry slightly.
Step 6
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the chopped parsley, dill, chives, and lemon zest. Stir well to combine.
Step 7
Return the potatoes to the pot and gently toss them in the herbed butter mixture until they are evenly coated.
Step 8
Season the potatoes with freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt.
Step 9
Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with extra herbs if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (26.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9.2 |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2367.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.1g | |
| Protein 0.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 36.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 116.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories