Boiled Potatoes with Chives

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These delicious boiled potatoes with butter and chives are simple to make. I like to use small red potatoes or new potatoes.

close up on a bowl of boiled potatoes topped with chives
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds very small red potatoes, scrubbed

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into several pieces and softened

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    ingredients gathered to make boiled potatoes

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  2. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and let sit until cool enough to handle, 1 to 2 minutes.

    potatoes boiling in a large pot of water

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  3. Cut potatoes in half and place into a serving bowl.

    potatoes drained and cut in half

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  4. Add butter, chives, salt, and pepper; toss until butter melts and potatoes are well coated.

    butter, chives, salt and pepper tossed in with the potatoes

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236 Calories
9g Fat
36g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 1042mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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