Minted potatoes

Make the most of fresh mint and add sprigs of mint when boiling potatoes.

Serves 4

600g boiling or new potatoes, peeled and sliced into even-sized pieces
2 sprigs mint
1-2 Tbsp margarine
2 Tbsp chopped mint for garnish
2 sprigs mint for garnish

Steam or boil potatoes with sprigs of mint, for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain if boiled.
Add margarine and chopped mint to cooked potatoes and toss to coat evenly.
Serve garnished with sprigs of mint.

To boil potatoes:
Scrub or peel potatoes as required. Slice in half or even-sized pieces.
Place in a heavy-based saucepan and cover with cold water. Place a lid on the saucepan.
Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender when tested with the point of a knife. Drain.
The time of cooking will depend on the size of the pieces of potato.