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Simple Boiled Red Potatoes
Quick and Easy Recipe

Name: Simple Boiled Red Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 7 potato(es); 1 sprig oregano; to taste salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 sprigs spring onion(s)

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You will love this delicious Red Boiled Potatoes recipe cooked to perfection with fresh green onion and extra virgin olive oil.

Cooking Time

Total Time

30 min

Preparation Time

5 min

Cooking Time

25 min

Ingredients

Need to adjust?

Serves:

7potato(es)

1 sprigoregano

to tastesalt

2 tbspolive oil

3 sprigsspring onion(s)

Servings & Nutrition

Servings

Serving Size

3 pieces

Calories

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sugar

0.4 g

Protein

0.8 g

Fat

7.1 g

Carbohydrates

7.4 g

Fiber

0.9 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Please note that I am not a nutritionist. The nutrition information is provided for reference only.

Ingredients

7 potato(es)
red
1 sprig oregano
to taste salt
2 tbsp olive oil
3 sprigs spring onion(s)

You will love this delicious Red Boiled Potatoes recipe cooked to perfection with fresh green onion and extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy these delicious and flavorful boiled red potatoes with everything from grilled meats and chicken to fish and tomato salad.

This recipe is very easy to make. You can also try this boiled potatoes recipe with sour cream, skipping olive oil.

Can I Use Other Types Of Oil?

Yes, you can use avocado oil or canola oil. If you have a delicious sunflower oil, you can use it, too. But, if you want to make it healthier, it is better to serve with olive oil.

Personally, I like to use extra virgin olive oil, it is very healthy for the body and it gives such an amazing taste for the potatoes.

How Long To Cook Them?

The cooking time of potatoes can vary depending on their size. I used small potatoes so it took around 17-20 minutes. If you have bigger potatoes the cooking time will increase until 25 minutes.

And if you have large potatoes try to cook them longer, until they become tender. Approximately it will take around 30-35 minutes. You can check it with the knife. Simply prickle one potato, and if it goes easily to the center of the potato, it is done.

Can I Take White Potatoes?

Yes, if you have white potatoes you can also cook them. Every type of potato is different, so it may take a different time for cooking.

Can I Use Other Greens?

Yes, you can substitute green onion with fresh dill or parsley.

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Recipe steps

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Step 1. Clean and wash 5 min

Clean and wash red potatoes and place them in a pot.

Step 2. Add ingredients 2 min

Add oregano sprig, salt and water to the pot.

Step 3. Boil 20 min

Boil potatoes for 20 minutes approximately. Then cut potatoes into halves.

Step 4. Chop 3 min

Slice spring onion and add olive oil to a small bowl. Add a little bit of salt and mix. Drizzle olive oil over the cooked potatoes. You can adjust salt to your liking.

Step 5. Serve

Your Boiled Red Potatoes are ready. Enjoy!

Pouring oil when making simple boiled potatoes