Lemony New Potatoes

Name: Lemony New Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 6 to 8 small red potatoes; 1 teaspoon butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon sliced green onion (green part only)

I can't recall where this recipe came from, but I know my family has enjoyed it for years.

Ingredients

6 to 8 small red potatoes
1 teaspoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon sliced green onion (green part only)

Directions

Peel a strip from around each potato. Place potatoes in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Add the butter, lemon juice, salt and lemon peel; toss to coat. Sprinkle with green onion.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 118 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Lemony New Potatoes in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook