Buttered New Potatoes with Dill, Lemon, and Garlic Recipe
Say hello to your new favorite spring side: Buttered New Potatoes with Dill, Lemon, and Garlic! This bright, flavorful dish is pure potato perfection, and it's ridiculously easy to make.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large stockpot
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds new potatoes
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from about half a large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from about half a large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring salted water to a boil. Add the new potatoes and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 12-15 minutes. Pour water and potatoes into a colander and drain well.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Return the potatoes to the pot and gently toss them in the lemon garlic butter sauce until evenly coated. Stir in the chopped dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with extra dill if desired. Serve warm for a flavorful, elegant side dish.
Recipe Notes
- Substitutions and Variations:
- Baby potatoes will work well in recipes calling for new potatoes, making them a good stand-in.
- Swap butter for olive oil for a dairy-free option or ghee for a richer flavor.
- Replace dill with parsley, chives, or thyme for a different herbal note.
- Leftovers and Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Warm gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water or broth to revive the creamy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 15.3mg | Sodium: 212.7mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 1.3g
*Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Maplevine Kitchen makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
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