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Authentic Parisian Parsley Potatoes

One of the basic philosophies I subscribe to when it comes to the kitchen is  that there’s no such thing as a bad potato recipe. All things aside, if I could only eat one food item for the rest of my life it would probably be potatoes. They are so versatile, so delicious and often very easy to prepare. What’s not to like about that?

This recipe is an adaptation of a traditional Parisian Herbed Potatoes dish. I like this Parisian Parsley Potatoes dish because it’s got only 5 ingredients, it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and its flavor is simply decadent.

You could use any small (or new) potato but I recommend the traditional red new potatoes. They have such a great color and the skins are quite tasty.

Parisian Parsley Potatoes

You melt the butter in a heavy pan. Then add the potatoes, salt, and pepper – and stir to coat. Cover the pan and let it cook on medium-low for about 30 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes so that the potatoes on the bottom of the pot don’t burn. When the potatoes are done, toss with parsley and serve.

These Parisian parsley potatoes are missing something....

Don’t these potatoes look delicious. Did you notice which of the 5 ingredients is missing? The parsley! Even when you only have 5 ingredients, you must pay attention to the recipe. I had plated the potatoes and after shooting a photo  realized I had totally forgotten the parsley. What’s Parisian Parsley Potatoes without the parsley? Potatoes that are buttered, salted and peppered. Still good ,but missing a star ingredient.

ooh la la - Parisian parsley potatoes

Even if you make an error with this recipe, it’s easy to fix. I simply put the potatoes back in the sauce pan and tossed with the parsley. Situation under control!

Authentic Parisian Parsley Potatoes

Rating: 51

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds red new potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, cut in half
2 teaspoons sea salts
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large heavy sauce pan. Add the potatoes, then salt and pepper. Toss well until potatoes are coated.

Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when tested with a small knife or fork. Occasionally shake the pot without removing the lid to prevent the bottom potatoes from burning.

Turn off heat and let potatoes continue to cook (with lid on the pan) for another 5 minutes. Toss with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Ina Garten's Herbed New Potatoes in "Barefoot in Paris" cookbook.

https://bakedchicago.com/authentic-parisian-parsley-potatoes/

6 Comments

  • Helen Novielli
    February 13, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Ooh these look delicious. I love to get parsley potatoes when I’m out, but rarely make them myself. Looks like that needs to change!

  • Emily // The Best of this Life
    February 13, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    These look wonderful and perfectly parisian! Thanks for sharing the recipe…these might be part of the Valentine’s Day menu! #sitsblogging

  • Gina Lincicum
    February 13, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    Yum! Such a simple recipe with incredible flavor. My kids love red potatoes and this would be a great way to dress up a regular weekday meal.

  • GeminiRed Creations
    February 13, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I almost agree about there not being a bad potato recipe…I prefer recipes like this. I’m not a huge fan of a plan ‘ol baked potato or mashed potatoes (at all), but if they are cut up and seasoned then I say YUM! These look and sound delicious!

  • Ginnie
    February 14, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Potatoes are a favorite of mine, too, especially red potatoes! This recipe looks perfect. Stopping by from your SITS Girls Tribe.

  • Gabrielle Daigle
    February 14, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Those look delish! Red potatoes are the best way to do it. Found you via SITS!

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