How to Cook Purple Potatoes
Try two easy ways of cooking purple potatoes – roasting or pan-frying with Italian seasoning and garlic.
Servings: 4
Calories: 242kcal
Ingredients
Roasted Purple Potatoes
- 2 lb. (900g) purple potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Sea salt and black pepper , to taste
Pan-Fried Purple Potatoes
- 2 lb. (900g) purple potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary (parsley or thyme also work)
- Salt and black pepper , to taste
Instructions
Roasted Purple Potatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse under running water and scrub the potatoes. Pat dry. Peel, if desired. Cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until fork tender.
Pan-Fried Purple Potatoes.
- Rinse the potatoes under running water and pat dry. Peel, if desired. Cut into ½–¾ inch cubes.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes together with all the seasoning and toss well. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes uncovering every 5 minutes to stir thoroughly.
- When the potatoes have softened, take the lid off and cook them for 5 minutes more until they are crispy and browned to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.8g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 8.6g | Cholesterol: 3.6mg | Sodium: 121.7mg | Sugar: 2.7g