Potatoes Seasoned With Lavender and Rosemary.

Submitted by Rita1652

"This potato lavender water would be great to make bread with if you're a baker. Use any small fingerling, or new red or white potatoes."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs small potatoes, washed cut in halve
• 3 sprigs fresh lavender or 1 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh lavender flowers or 2 teaspoons dried lavender
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 mined garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• black pepper

directions

1. Put potatoes and 6 sprigs of lavender in a saucepan cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and continue to boil until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork but still hold their shape, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain. Some of the lavender buds will cling to the potatoes.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, potatoes, chopped lavender rosemary, and salt. Cooking and, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very hot and the flavors have a chance to meld, 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Can also brown under the broil to crisp up!

Reviews

[KellyMac6]

This recipe was very good. The lavender flavor was subtle but the aroma was wonderful. Thank you.

 

[Annacia]

I was truly impressed with this recipe. I have no fresh lavender (or rosemary) and have to use dried. Nevertheless, the combined flavors were really wonderful. I used the tiny Yukon Golds and each half was just a bite size. The aroma of the lavender cooking with the potatoes in the first step is lovely. I served them with beef but I can't wait to have them with chicken. Made for Photo Tag.

 

[Paris D]

I used dried culinary lavender because I don't grow fresh lavender. I would adjust the cooking time to allow for cutting the potatoes into smaller chunks. Halves seemed large to me.

 

[Kree]

My mother made these tonight, and I absolutely loved them. The rosemary and lavendar flavors really jumped out at you and were just right for me. I would give these 8 stars if I could for being so unique and tasty. The only change we made was to use margarine and reduce the amount to around 2 Tbsp. My mom and I disagreed on the rating, so I decided to come rate them, too. I'll certainly be making these myself soon.

 

[Whisper]

These potatoes were very good. I didn't know what to expect, and was pleasantly surprised. I think if I make them again, however, I would use a little less of the lavender, maybe 1 tsp instead of 2, in the last step.