Description
Marble Potatoes With Garlic & Herbs showcase Ina Garten’s elegant simplicity in a rustic side dish. Roasted to golden perfection with fragrant herbs and garlic, these potatoes invite you to savor Mediterranean-inspired comfort on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound multicolored marble potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasoning and Herbs:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fleur de sel
- 1 large garlic clove, grated on a Microplane
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious 8-inch (20.32 centimeters) saucepan and gently melt unsalted butter over medium-low heat, creating a smooth, glossy base for the potatoes.
- Introduce sliced potatoes into the melted butter, carefully coating each piece with the rich, golden fat and arranging them in a mostly uniform layer. Sprinkle kosher salt evenly across the potatoes to enhance their natural flavor.
- Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, allowing the potatoes to steam and soften. Maintain a gentle heat for 10-15 minutes, occasionally giving the pan a subtle shake to promote even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Verify potato tenderness by piercing with a small knife; the blade should glide through with minimal resistance, indicating perfect doneness.
- Reduce heat and sprinkle freshly grated garlic over the potatoes, stirring gently to distribute the aromatic ingredient. Allow the garlic to bloom and release its fragrant oils for approximately 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and introduce fleur de sel, freshly ground black pepper, and finely chopped parsley. Toss the ingredients gently to ensure comprehensive seasoning and even distribution.
- Conduct a final taste test, adjusting seasonings as needed to achieve a harmonious flavor profile. Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and present immediately while hot and perfectly seasoned.
Notes
- Inspect each potato carefully, looking for smooth, unblemished surfaces and firm texture to guarantee delicious roasted results.
- Arrange potatoes carefully in a single layer, ensuring maximum contact with the pan for consistent caramelization and golden-brown edges.
- Gently toss potatoes by shaking the pan, protecting their delicate structure and preventing unnecessary breakage during cooking.
- Introduce minced garlic during the final cooking moments, preserving its aromatic essence and preventing bitter burnt undertones.
- Chop fresh parsley immediately before garnishing, capturing its brightest flavor and most vibrant green color for a stunning final presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg