Gut Friendly Herb Butter New Potatoes
Simple, whole ingredients are the heart of gut-friendly cooking, and this dish delivers exactly that. New potatoes are naturally easy on the digestive system, and boiling them until just tender keeps their texture gentle without stripping away their goodness. The finishing touch of melted butter and a generous handful of fresh herbs — parsley, chives, and optional mint — transforms a humble side into something that feels genuinely special. There's no heavy cream, no processed sauces, and no mystery ingredients to second-guess, just clean, recognizable flavors working together beautifully. Letting the potatoes steam-dry before tossing them in butter is a small step that makes a big difference, helping every piece soak up that glossy, herby coating. This is the kind of dish that pairs effortlessly with almost any main, and it's comforting enough to eat on its own straight from the pan.
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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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