8/23/09

HERBED BABY POTATOES

HERBED BABY POTATOES WITH LEMON VINAIGRATTE

1 1/2 lbs. new baby potatoes peeled or unpeeled

1 Tbsp. coarse salt

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced

1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes

3 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. lemon zest

2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill

2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Freshly ground pepper

METHOD:

Place potatoes and 1 Tbsp. course salt in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn to a simmer and cook until knife pierces through potatoes easily but still somewhat firm about 10 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl.

Heat olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small skillet over medium heat til garlic is just slightly golden brown. Pour over potatoes.
Add herbs, lemon juice and zest. Toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper.

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