Side dishe for 4
Boiled Potatoes
Small new potatoes boil until tender, then receive olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Typical price
$2.21for 4 servings
$0.55 per serving$2.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.48Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb small new potatoes
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the potatoes and leave them whole.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 15 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly.
- Toss the hot potatoes with butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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