Lemon Chive Potatoes
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistible Lemon Chive Potatoes—a quick and flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender, fork-soft baby potatoes coated in a luscious blend of melted butter, tangy lemon juice, and fragrant lemon zest, this recipe delivers a zesty twist to traditional potato dishes. The fresh addition of chopped chives enhances the vibrant, citrusy flavor, while a touch of black pepper adds a subtle kick. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a simple yet elegant accompaniment to your favorite mains, these creamy, herb-infused potatoes bring a burst of freshness to any meal. Serve warm and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chives
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 8 cups water
Instructions
Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut any large ones in half to ensure even cooking.
In a large pot, add 8 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Carefully add the potatoes to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the chives and zest the lemon, setting them aside.
When the potatoes are done, drain them in a colander and allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes to dry slightly.
In the same pot, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the drained potatoes back to the pot and toss gently to coat them in the melted butter.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, and the chopped chives. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Gently toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated with the buttery lemon chive mixture.
Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with extra chives or lemon zest, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2461 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.3 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2929 mg | 62% | |
*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.
