Get ready to elevate your side dish game with this incredibly simple yet luxurious Steamed Red Potatoes recipe that promises restaurant-quality flavor in just 20 minutes! Imagine tender, perfectly steamed potato cubes draped in a silky, light cream sauce that's both indulgent and guilt-free. Whether you're a busy home cook or a culinary enthusiast, this dish will transform your everyday meals into something truly spectacular.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound red potatoes
- 1/2 cup lite cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the red potatoes thoroughly under cool running water, removing any dirt or blemishes. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Cut the potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size to promote even cooking. Leave the skin on for added nutrition and texture.
- Prepare a steamer basket by filling a medium saucepan with about 1-2 inches of water. Ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the steamer basket.
- Place the potato cubes in the steamer basket in a single layer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and steam the potatoes for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Avoid overcooking to maintain their texture.
- While potatoes are steaming, prepare the lite cream sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Slowly add the lite cream to the melted butter, stirring continuously to create a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once potatoes are cooked, carefully transfer them to a serving dish. Pour the warm lite cream sauce over the potatoes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Choose small to medium red potatoes for the best texture and fastest cooking time.
- Keep potato cubes uniform in size to ensure even steaming.
- Don't overcook the potatoes - they should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a sharp knife to check potato doneness - it should slide in easily without breaking the potato.
- For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or herbs like rosemary to the cream sauce.
- If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a colander placed over boiling water as an alternative.
- Serve immediately after adding the cream sauce to enjoy the optimal temperature and texture.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the butter with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
