Grilled Potatoes in a Basket (No Foil) with Lemon Herb Sauce
Grilled potatoes are easy to make without foil using a grill basket. Get crispy, tender potatoes with this simple method, plus an optional lemon herb sauce.
Servings: 6
Calories: 281kcal
Equipment
- grill basket
- food processor
Ingredients
- 3 pounds small gold potatoes*
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Lemon Herb Sauce:
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 handful fresh mint
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- salt to taste
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place the whole potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add about a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. This step can be done in advance, even the day before. Cover and refrigerate the potatoes until you're ready to grill them.3 pounds small gold potatoes*
- Slice the potatoes in half and place them in a mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
- Transfer the potatoes to a vegetable grill basket. Place on a grill over high heat.
- Grill the potatoes until lightly browned and heated through, tossing occasionally, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the Lemon Herb Sauce by placing the parsley, mint, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process while drizzling the olive oil through the funnel of the food processor. Scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed. The sauce should be chunky.1 bunch fresh parsley, 1 handful fresh mint, 2 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, salt, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- When the potatoes are ready, transfer them to a serving bowl. Top with the Lemon Herb Sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Any color of small or baby (new) potatoes can be used such as red or white. However, I recommend using yellow (gold) potatoes, if available.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Enjoy either cold or reheated.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 829IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
