Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes for Two

Name: Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes for Two
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound baby red potatoes (1-3/4-inch wide, about 6), halved; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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

Ingredients

1/2 pound baby red potatoes (1-3/4-inch wide, about 6), halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; remove from pan.
In same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Return potatoes to pan; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

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

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

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Caroline

Sep 18, 2017

The lemon and parm bring these potatoes to the next level! Plus, the smaller portion means I'm not throwing away leftovers later in the week.