NEW POTATOES WITH BASIL

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Categories     Potato     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Basil     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
2 large shallots, minced
2 large garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until potatoes are almost tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 25 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons basil, shallots and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until potatoes are golden brown and very tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 10 minutes longer. Season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

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