Lemon-Basil Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Working Lunch

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (24)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(24)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
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Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 3 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 23 min

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Ingredients

16 baby new potatoes, halved
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 2 teaspoons
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

Place the potatoes, chicken stock, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Add the lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of the basil. Toss well and garnish with the remaining chopped basil.

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Jennifer Tipp City, OH 11-05-2009
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So Yummy!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband was home sick and saw Giada make these potatoes and requested that I make them. I'm so glad he did! They were... fantastic. I halved all of the ingredients since I was feeding just the two of us. The lemon and basil worked so well together. Boiling in chicken broth really enhanced the flavor of the potatoes. It's a keeper!!!!Read more
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Sharon Beverly Hills, MI 10-21-2009
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Pleasantly surprised!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I was so ready not to like these potatoes but after a couple of bites, I couldn't stop eating them. They were even better... reheated the next date! Served with baked chicken and thoroughly enjoyed!Read more
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Lynn Brea, CA 09-28-2009
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Wonderful.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are sooooo good. We had these twice last week. Wouldn't change a thing.
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Erin Goleta, CA 09-24-2009
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I served these potatoes with bbq steak and they were a huge hit! I was afraid the basil would be overpowering but it isn't at... all! Overall the flavor is lemony (but not overly so) with a kinda earthy-ness from the basil. Very goodI!! I do recommend seasoning again after you drizzle the oil. Other than that, its a great recipe!Read more
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Seth Cumming, GA 09-23-2009
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Light potatoe dish? YES!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great fresh flavor. The great surprise was how light the dish came across. Not the normal heavy feeling. The lemon's acidity... really brightened and lightened the dish.Read more
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Sara Prairie Village, KS 09-22-2009
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Sorry, not for me
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Perhaps I added too much lemon juice (though I did what it called for), but the potatoes were REALLY tart. A very good idea,... but the taste is not for me.Read more