Chive-Butter Boiled Red Potatoes
Chive-Butter Boiled Red Potatoes feature tender, bite-sized potatoes coated in a creamy butter finish and fresh chives for a bright, oniony lift. Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, they make a simple yet flavorful side that complements roasted meats, grilled fish, or weeknight chicken. Serve warm for a comforting accent to brunch or dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chive-Butter Boiled Red Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Put the potatoes back in the pot, add the butter, and stir until it melts. Stir in the chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 242.44 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 4.82 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 40.2 g 15%
- Total Fat 8.01 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 5.06 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.61 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 1.36 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.33 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 969.1 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 82.88 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 44.51 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chive Butter Boiled Red Potatoes is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Chives, Red Potato, Salt & Pepper, and Unsalted Butter. Each serving provides about 242.44 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chive-Butter Boiled Red Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Chives, Red Potato, Salt & Pepper, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chive-Butter Boiled Red Potatoes?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 242.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chive-Butter Boiled Red Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Chive-Butter Boiled Red Potatoes healthy?
- Chive-Butter Boiled Red Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 242.44 calories and 4.82 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.06 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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