Beef Free Herb Butter New Potatoes
These glossy, herb-flecked potatoes are the kind of simple side dish that somehow steals the show every single time. Tender new potatoes get tossed in melted butter and finished with a generous handful of fresh parsley, chives, and optional mint — bright, fragrant, and just a little bit fancy without any real effort. The technique is straightforward: boil until perfectly tender, let them steam-dry so the butter clings properly, then fold in the herbs off the heat to keep everything vivid and fresh. Because the whole dish is built around vegetables, butter, and garden herbs, there's nothing here that conflicts with keeping things beef-free — no hidden stocks, no meat-based fats, just clean and honest ingredients. It's the kind of recipe that pairs beautifully with roast chicken, grilled fish, or a spread of vegetable dishes, making it endlessly versatile at the table. The optional mint is worth trying at least once — it adds a subtle lift that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb new potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the cooking water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- flaky sea salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender all the way through when pierced with a skewer or the tip of a knife, 15–18 minutes. Drain through a colander and let them steam-dry for 1–2 minutes.
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