New Potatoes with Black Peppercorn Butter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
New Potatoes with Black Peppercorn Butter
45 min.
6
288kcal

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When it comes to side dishes that elevate any meal, few can compete with the delightful New Potatoes with Black Peppercorn Butter. This vegetarian and gluten-free masterpiece is not just an accompaniment; it’s an experience for the taste buds. Imagine an array of tender, red-skinned new potatoes, each bite bursting with buttery richness and the warm, aromatic spice of black peppercorns.

The beauty of this dish lies not only in its simplicity but also in the depth of flavor that the homemade black peppercorn butter brings. Infused with fragrant thyme and fresh lemon juice, this butter is a revelation. As the potatoes cook to perfection in boiling salted water, the butter melds harmoniously with the zing of shallots and the bright notes of green onions. The result? A dish that delights in both taste and texture.

Perfect for entertaining or a cozy family dinner, New Potatoes with Black Peppercorn Butter lends itself beautifully to a variety of main courses. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, it’s an easy way to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a side dish that is not only nourishing but also bursting with personality!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons peppercorns whole black
  • 0.3 cup brandy 
  • 0.5 cup butter room temperature (1 stick)
  • teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 14.5 ounce chicken broth canned
  • pounds potatoes - remove skin 
  • tablespoon shallots chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Combine broth and peppercorns in small saucepan. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
  2. Add brandy; simmer until mixture is reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 10 minutes. Cool. Blend peppercorn mixture, butter, lemon juice, shallot and thyme in processor until peppercorns are finely chopped. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill. Use at room temperature.)
  3. Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 25 minutes.
  4. Drain. Quarter potatoes.
  5. Place in large bowl.
  6. Add onions and 1/4 cup peppercorn butter (reserve remaining peppercorn butter for another use); toss gently. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories288kcal
Protein7.07%
Fat52.41%
Carbs40.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34
Glycemic Load
0.56
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.355652249378%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:287.82kcal
14.39%
Fat:16.1g
24.77%
Saturated Fat:9.95g
62.19%
Carbohydrates:28.01g
9.34%
Net Carbohydrates:24.37g
8.86%
Sugar:2.42g
2.69%
Cholesterol:40.67mg
13.56%
Sodium:171.09mg
7.44%
Alcohol:3.34g
100%
Alcohol %:1.61%
100%
Protein:4.89g
9.77%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.88%
Potassium:819.69mg
23.42%
Vitamin C:16.36mg
19.83%
Vitamin K:19.46µg
18.53%
Copper:0.29mg
14.57%
Fiber:3.63g
14.53%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.3%
Vitamin B3:2.76mg
13.79%
Phosphorus:126.22mg
12.62%
Vitamin A:557.63IU
11.15%
Magnesium:42.01mg
10.5%
Iron:1.72mg
9.56%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.81%
Folate:32.63µg
8.16%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.07%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.05%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.39%
Calcium:42.31mg
4.23%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.46%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.68%
Selenium:1.16µg
1.65%
Source:Epicurious