Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes for Two Recipe

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“This is a simplified version of a dish my Costa Rican host sister used to make when I was in the Peace Corps. It has become a favorite side dish at my house.” —Katie Bartle, Parkville, Missouri

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Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes for Two Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

1/2 pound small red potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Scrub potatoes; place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender; drain.
In the same pan, cook potatoes in oil over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat, stir in the cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 167 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 240 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes for Two in Taste of Home April/May 2011

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.