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Overhead, close-up view of steamed petite potatoes garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

How to Steam Potatoes

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These buttery steamed potatoes are so easy to make. The perfect side dish for a variety of meals.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 6 servings

Equipment Needed

  • pot with lid
  • Steamer basket
  • Large bowl

Ingredients Needed

  • water
  • 1 ½ pounds petite potatoes (washed, unpeeled)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • fresh parsley (chopped, to taste)

Instructions

  • Fill pot with approximately 1 inch of water (2 inches if pot is very large), then fit steamer basket in pot over water.
  • Place potatoes in steamer basket. Cover with lid and turn heat to high.
    Overhead view of raw petite potatoes in a steamer basket resting in a large pot.
  • Once water begins to boil violently, immediately reduce heat to medium. Let potatoes steam, covered, for 25 minutes or until potatoes can easily be pierced with fork.
    Overhead view of steamed potatoes in a steamer basket sitting in large pot.
  • Transfer steamed potatoes to large bowl. Add butter, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley to bowl and toss or stir well to melt butter and fully coat potatoes. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Dairy Free/Vegan: Use a vegan butter.
  • Make it Whole30/Paleo: Use ghee instead of butter.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 138kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 20g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 18g | Vitamin C: 22mg | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 479mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg