Boiled Red Potatoes
Boiled red potatoes are a simple side dish to create on the fly. Paint them with butter, salt, and Parmesan or customize the seasonings to your tastes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 106kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- salt
Optional
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Place red potatoes in a large pot of cold water, covering the potatoes by an inch. Add a large pinch of salt.
- Bring the salted water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for approximately 20 minutes, depending on size. *(see notes)
- Potatoes are done when skin starts to crack and are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain water from pot, or remove potatoes into a separate large bowl to combine with your desired flavorings.
Optional
- Choose your desired way to flavor the potatoes such as tossing them with 3 tablespoons of melted butter and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Alternatively, you can dust them with your favorite seasoning blend.
Notes
- Small potatoes will be done in 15-20 minutes.
- Medium potatoes can take up to 30 minutes.
- Larger potatoes should be chopped in half or quartered to reduce cook time to 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg