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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Looking for a vibrant and flavorful side dish that will elevate your next meal? Look no further than our New Potatoes with Black Peppercorn Butter! This dish combines the earthy, satisfying taste of tender red-skinned new potatoes with a rich and aromatic black peppercorn butter that’s simply irresistible.

The magic begins with simmering whole black peppercorns in a low-salt chicken broth, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify. The addition of brandy brings a delightful depth, perfectly complementing the creamy butter, fresh thyme, and a splash of lemon juice. This peppercorn butter can be made ahead of time, making it easy to impress your guests with minimal last-minute effort.

Each serving not only delivers a comforting and hearty experience but also offers a healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free option that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, enjoying a family meal, or looking to elevate a casual lunch, these new potatoes tossed with zesty green onions and finishing touches of buttery goodness will surely steal the spotlight on any dining table.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can indulge in a side dish that’s both elegant and satisfying. Get ready to savor the harmonious blend of flavors and textures with this New Potatoes with Black Peppercorn Butter recipe!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons peppercorns whole black
  • 0.3 cup brandy 
  • 0.5 cup butter room temperature (1 stick)
  • teaspoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
  •  green onions thinly sliced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 14.5 ounce low-salt chicken broth canned
  • pounds red-skinned new potatoes 
  • 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