Sautéed Baby Potatoes with Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
Sautéed Baby Potatoes with Tomatoes and Fresh Basil is a simple yet flavorful side dish featuring golden baby potatoes, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil, all cooked in olive oil for a fresh and savory accompaniment.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add baby potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until just fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked potatoes and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until just softened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Boil potatoes just until tender — avoid overcooking or they may fall apart while sautéing.
- Use a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes for visual appeal.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice for brightness.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet or eaten cold as a potato salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baby potatoes, sautéed potatoes, tomato basil, vegan side dish, Mediterranean potatoes