Heart-Healthy Braised Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting simplicity of Heart-Healthy Braised Potatoes—a flavorful side dish designed to keep your heart and taste buds happy. This dish combines tender, golden-crusted baby potatoes braised to perfection in a fragrant blend of unsalted vegetable broth, fresh thyme, bay leaf, and aromatic garlic. With just a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley, this recipe is a low-sodium, fiber-rich option that’s big on flavor but gentle on the heart. Perfect as a versatile side dish or a light meal on its own, these braised potatoes are ready in under an hour, making them ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Enjoy the rich, herbaceous aromas and wholesome ingredients of this must-try recipe that pairs nutrition with deliciousness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 800 grams Baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 500 milliliters Unsalted vegetable broth
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 Fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 Bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves. Leave the skin on for added fiber.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Place the halved potatoes into the pan, stirring occasionally to allow them to get a light golden color, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Season with black pepper and salt.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid and let it braise for about 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the pan.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the potatoes and gently toss to combine.
Serve the braised potatoes warm as a side dish or enjoy them on their own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1252 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.2 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3603 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
