Caffeine Free Herb Butter New Potatoes
Simple, satisfying, and completely free of anything that might keep you up at night, these herb butter new potatoes are the kind of side dish that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. The potatoes are boiled until perfectly tender, then tossed in melted butter and finished with a generous handful of fresh parsley and chives — and a little mint if you're feeling it. That steam-dry step after draining is a small move that makes a big difference, helping the butter cling to every little potato instead of sliding right off. The result is glossy, fragrant, and just the right amount of rich without being heavy. Since every ingredient here is naturally caffeine-free — no tea, no chocolate, no hidden additives — you can serve this confidently at any table without a second thought. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just a fried egg on a lazy weeknight.
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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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