Honey Free Herb Butter New Potatoes
Simple, unfussy, and deeply satisfying, these herb butter new potatoes are the kind of side dish that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. Tender little potatoes get tossed in melted butter and finished with a generous handful of fresh parsley, chives, and optional mint — the result is bright, fragrant, and just a little bit luxurious. Because the whole recipe is built around real, whole ingredients, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no sweeteners tucked into a glaze, no ambiguous sauces. That makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone avoiding honey or other added sweeteners without wanting to sacrifice flavor. The steam-dry step after draining is a small but smart move that helps the butter cling to every potato rather than sliding right off. Flaky sea salt at the end pulls everything together and gives each bite a satisfying little crunch. Pair these with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just eat them straight from the serving dish — no judgment here.
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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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