Parsley Potatoes

European style Parsley Potatoes with a zesty lemon olive oil dressing, scallions and fragrant Italian parsley. Perfect for weeknight or Sunday dinner with company. Baby new potatoes are traditionally used in this old fashioned recipe but any size golden potato with thin skins will also work.

Course Salads

Cuisine Italian Romanian

Keyword lemon potatoes, parsley potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 432kcal

Ingredients

3 lb baby potatoes (golden or medley)
1 bunch scallions thinly sliced
1/2 bunch Italian parsley roughly chopped
1-2 lemons juiced + zested
1/3 cup olive oil + more as needed
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup fresh lovage leaves or celery leaves Optional
sea salt +black pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Scrub and rinse the potatoes well and add them to a large pot. Cover with cold water by 2 inches and bring to a boil.
3 lb baby potatoes
When the water starts to boil add the bay leaves and a good heavy pinch of coarse salt. Depending on the size of the potatoes boil for approximately 12 to 15 minutes. The potatoes are done when a knife inserted in the center comes out easily with little or no resistance.
2 bay leaves
Drain the potatoes in a colander and allow to dry in their own steam for a few minutes.
3 lb baby potatoes
Once cool enough to handle slice the baby potatoes in half to expose the flesh. If using a larger golden potato you can cut them into 1 inch cubes or gently smash them with the heel of your palm or using a flat spatula.
3 lb baby potatoes
Transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl together with the scallions, Italian parsley and lovage or celery leaves if using. Zest one of the lemons over the top.
3 lb baby potatoes, 1 bunch scallions, 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, 1/4 cup fresh lovage leaves or celery leaves
Cut one lemon in half, squeeze it over the potatoes and give them a quick toss to coat. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss again. Taste and add more lemon and olive oil if needed and adjust seasoning with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to your taste. Serve with a pinch of red chili flakes for heat if desired.
1-2 lemons, 1/3 cup olive oil + more as needed

Notes

How do you know when the potatoes are cooked? Depending on their size you'll need to boil the potatoes anywhere from 11 to 15 minutes from the boiling point. Potatoes are done when a knife inserted in the center comes out easily without any resistance. Any longer and they will become mushy and only good for mashed potatoes.
Leftover potatoes ? Enjoy chilled or spread on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and broil for a few minutes until crispy golden edges form. Serve with a drizzle of chimichurri sauce.
What can i use instead of parsley? There isn't anything quite the same as parsley but you could use fresh dill instead and if available fresh lovage.

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