Sautéed Baby Potatoes with Garlic, Onion, and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 1 kg Baby Potatoes (washed, skins left on)
• 1 tablespoon Salt (for boiling water)
• 45 g Unsalted Butter (half of a 90 g stick, can use salted butter)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (neutral oil such as canola)
• 3 large cloves Garlic (peeled and mashed with a press)
• ½ cup Onion (finely chopped, about one small onion)
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)
• ½ teaspoon Salt (for final seasoning, adjust to taste)
• ⅓ cup Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. Wash and Prepare Potatoes

   Rinse the baby potatoes under cold water, scrub gently if needed, and set aside with skins on.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil Potatoes in Cold Water

   Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan, add enough cold water to cover them by about 2 cm, add 1 Tbsp salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.

   Time: PT40M

   Temperature: high heat

3. Drain Potatoes

   When tender, drain the potatoes in a colander and let steam off for a minute.

   Time: PT2M

4. Melt Butter and Oil

   In a deep skillet set over medium heat, add 45 g butter and 1 Tbsp vegetable oil. Stir until the butter fully melts.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Sauté Garlic and Onion

   Add the mashed garlic cloves and ½ cup chopped onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1‑2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

6. Add Potatoes and Toss

   Add the boiled potatoes to the skillet. Using a wooden spatula, toss them so they are evenly coated with the butter‑garlic‑onion mixture.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Season

   Sprinkle ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp salt, and ⅓ cup chopped cilantro over the potatoes. Stir briefly to distribute.

   Time: PT1M

8. Cover and Finish Cooking

   Place the skillet lid on and let the potatoes cook for about 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring once halfway through, until the skins are lightly golden on all sides.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium heat

9. Serve

   Turn off the heat, give the potatoes one final toss, garnish with a little extra fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

314

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g