Red Potatoes with Purslane
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1 pound red potatoes, preferably small ones
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 cup purslane leaves, or more if desired
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons chopped lemon zest (optional)
- salt and pepper 
 
The garden herb, purslane,
is a mild and nutritious green, which adds a distinctive flavor to any dish. Look for it at
farmers' markets or ethnic groceries. Red potatoes
add a nice touch of color, but any kind of potato will work.
 

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Directions
  • Scrub potatoes and cut in half, if small (golf-ball to egg size), or into chunks, if
    larger.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in heavy skillet large enough to hold potatoes in a
    single layer. Add potatoes and rosemary, salt and pepper lightly, and cook without stirring for
    about 5 minutes, until bottoms begin to brown. Stir enough to turn potatoes, reduce heat to
    medium-low and cover. Cook until tender (easily pierced with a sharp knife), stirring once or twice,
    10 to 15 minutes.
  • Toss cooked potatoes with lemon juice and mix in purslane. Sprinkle on
    lemon zest, if using, and serve warm or room temperature.


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