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A bowl of seasoned garlic and chive potatoes garnished with chopped herbs and minced garlic.
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Garlic and Chive Potatoes

Tender boiled baby potatoes tossed in buttery garlic and fresh chives for a simple, flavorful, and perfect easy side dish for any meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French, Mediterranean
Keyword: comfort food, easy, quick, vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Courtney ODell
Cost: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby potatoes Yukon gold or red, halved if large
  • 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil optional, for extra richness
  • ¼ cup fresh chives finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

Boil the potatoes

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook 15–20 minutes, until fork tender.

Drain and steam dry

  • Drain potatoes well and let them sit in the warm pot for 2–3 minutes to steam off excess moisture.

Make garlic butter

  • In a small pan over low heat, melt butter (and olive oil if using). Add garlic and cook 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant — do not brown.

Toss together

  • Pour garlic butter over warm potatoes. Add chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.

Finish and serve

  • Optional: add a small squeeze of lemon juice to brighten. Serve warm.

Notes

Use Yukon gold potatoes for creamy texture.
Don’t overcook — they should be tender but hold their shape.
Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving for extra pop.
Great alongside steak, roast chicken, seafood, or holiday meals.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 1826mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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