Herbed new potatoes are an easy way to prepare your own delicious cooked produce from the garden. Makes for a simple alternative crushed new potatoes which can of course be made savoury and herby too. Try that recipe out as the alternative.
I like a waxy potato for this like Charlotte but a Pink Fir Apple does wonders too. The herbs come from the garden as well. See our tips for growing mint, parsley and dill.
Serves 4; Preparation time; 10 minutes; Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1kg/2.2lb peeled or scrubbed new potatoes – leaves the skins on if you like.
- a small handful of mint – finely chopped
- a small handful of parsley – chopped
- chopped sprigs of dill (optional)
- a drizzle of olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation:
- To a large saucepan of cold water, add the potatoes.
- Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes
- Chop the herbs
- Check the potatoes by inserting a sharp knife or skewer into a couple.
- One cooked drain through a colander or sieve and return to the pot
- Scatter the herbs over the potatoes,
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
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