Lemon Chive Potatoes
Yield: 4 servings
Cook Time: About 20 minutes
Tips: May be made with small red potatoes, small yellow potatoes, or a combination of both. Lemon may be finely grated instead of zested for a more dramatic visual effect, if desired.
Suggestion: Delicious served as a side dish with most any main course.
Ingredients
- 10-15 small red and/or yellow potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
Directions
Using a vegetable brush, gently scrub potatoes under cold running water. Cut potatoes in half. Pour enough water into a large pot to just cover potatoes and add the first 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add potato halves and turn heat to high. When water comes
to a boil, reduce heat to medium, then cover and simmer potatoes until soft enough to easily poke with a fork (about 10-15 minutes).
While potatoes are cooking, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, lemon peel and lemon juice, chives, rosemary, garlic and the seasonings. Stir occasionally just until bubbly (about 3-4 minutes). (Note: Sauce may also be heated in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds.).
Drain cooked potatoes well, then transfer to a serving dish. Pour the buttery lemon sauce over the potatoes and gently toss if desired to evenly coat potatoes. If desired, garnish with additional chopped chives.