Steamed Potatoes with Thyme

Name: Steamed Potatoes with Thyme
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds red new potatoes, halved if small, quartered if large; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; Coarse salt and ground pepper

Fragrant thyme adds complexity to tender potatoes.

Source: Everyday Food, January/February 2008

25 mins 5 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds red new potatoes, halved if small, quartered if large
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Place potatoes in basket; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Transfer potatoes to a medium bowl. Add oil and thyme; season with salt and pepper, and toss.