Description
Pommes Persillade is a classic French potato dish featuring crispy, golden-brown cubes of potatoes tossed with fragrant garlic, fresh parsley, and seasonings. This side dish is a delightful combination of crunchy exteriors and fluffy interiors, enhanced by the vibrant flavors of garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Place cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5–6 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and pat dry.
- Crisp Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add potatoes in a single layer, cook until golden on one side. Stir and continue cooking until crispy.
- Add Flavor: Reduce heat, add butter and garlic, cook briefly. Toss in parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot and crispy.
Notes
- Pommes persillade pairs well with steak, roast chicken, or eggs.
- For added flavor, consider a touch of lemon zest or white wine vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
