Boiled Potatoes with Chives

A simple recipe for springtime pairs little red potatoes with butter and chives for the most perfect side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 236 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
• 2 pounds very small red potatoes, scrubbed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place butter in a serving bowl.

Step 2

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water by 1 inch; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool until potatoes can be handled; cut potatoes in half.

Step 3

Place potatoes into serving bowl with butter, season with salt and black pepper, and toss with chives until potatoes are coated.