Best Mint Potato Recipes

LEMON POTATO SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Place whole unpeeled potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes depending upon size. Drain and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks as soon as you can handle them.
• In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt and olive oil.
• Transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl and toss with dressing, scallions, mint and Turkish pepper. Let cool to room temperature, or refrigerate until ready to use. Just before serving, top with additional lemon juice, scallions, mint and Turkish pepper.

SHRIMP, SUGAR-SNAP PEA AND POTATO SALAD WITH MINT AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Trim and string the peas, then thinly slice them crosswise. Place them in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in the oil.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a cutting board. Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until opaque, 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the bowl of peas.
• While the potatoes are warm, slice them into 1/2-inch rounds, and place them in a small bowl. Gently toss them with 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread them on a large platter to cool.
• When the shrimp are cool, toss with the peas and remaining vinaigrette. Spoon the mixture over the potatoes. Tear the mint leaves, and scatter the pieces over the salad. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper. Drizzle with oil and add a little vinegar to taste, if needed.

GRILLED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH HONEY-MUSTARD-MINT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey and mint in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the fries.
• Put the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until a paring knife inserted into the center of the potatoes meets with some resistance, 10 to 15 minutes depending on size. When cool enough to handle, cut each sweet potato into 6 wedges.
• Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high. Brush the potato wedges with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until slightly charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a platter and serve with the dipping sauce.

POTATO SALAD WITH MINT AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While potatoes are cooking, whisk together vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl.
• Drain potatoes and halve or quarter if desired. Add to vinegar mixture while warm and toss to coat. Add oil, peas, and mint and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.

POTATO SALAD WITH YOGURT-AND-MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot and add cold salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and place them in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Pour the mixture over the hot potatoes, toss and allow to cool to room temperature. Toss again with the scallions, garnish with mint and serve.

COURGETTE, POTATO & MINT FRITTATA

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes for 6 mins or until just cooked, then drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a large, deep, ovenproof frying pan and fry the courgettes for 4-5 mins until golden. Tip in the potatoes and fry for 1 min with the courgettes.
• In a bowl, beat together the eggs and mint, then season. Pour into the frying pan and stir briefly. Cook for 5 mins over low heat. Crumble over the cheese and finish under a hot grill for 5 mins, until the eggs are just set and the cheese is browned. Cut into wedges and serve.

MINT CHUTNEY, BARBECUED LAMB & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• First, make the chutney. Put all the ingredients with a good pinch of salt and a small splash of water in a minichopper or food processor and blitz to a chunky paste. Will keep in the fridge for two days.
• Use one-third of the chutney to marinate the lamb for at least a couple of hours, or up to 24 hrs before. To make the potato salad, boil the potatoes until just cooked, around 12-15 mins. When they've got about a minute left, add the peas. Drain and leave to cool. Toss the spring onions through the potatoes and peas, then dress with one-third of the chutney and the yogurt. Can be made a day ahead and chilled in the fridge. Take out 1 hr before serving.
• To cook the lamb, heat the barbecue until the coals are ashen. Grill the lamb, flesh-side down, for about 25 mins, then flip it over and cook on the fat side for about 15 mins until charred and sizzling. When the lamb is cooked to your liking, leave it to rest on a warm platter to catch the juices. To serve, carve the lamb into thick slices, again catching the juices. In a bowl, mix the cooking juices with the remaining chutney, and serve alongside the lamb.

CARROT AND SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH MINT OR TARRAGON

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shallots. Cook, stirring, until tender, three to five minutes. Add carrots. Cook, stirring often, for five minutes until they begin to soften. Add the sweet potatoes, water or stock, tarragon sprigs and orange zest, and bring to a simmer. Add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes or until all of the ingredients are thoroughly tender. Remove the orange zest, and discard.
• Purée the soup in batches in a blender, removing the stopper from the top and holding a kitchen towel tightly over the top to avoid splashing, or in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Return to the pot, heat through, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the mint or tarragon, and serve.

GRILLED BABY NEW POTATO SALAD WITH FRENCH GREEN BEANS AND MINT (

Steps:

• In large saucepan bring salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until just soft, about 3-5 minutes. Drain in colander and let dry on paper towels.
• While potatoes are boiling bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook beans until just done but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
• Light an outdoor grill or a stovetop grill pan. Cut cooked potatoes in half or, if tiny, leave whole. Spray cut side with olive oil and grill cut side down until marks appear.
• Meanwhile, prepare dressing by mixing garlic, mustard, vinegar, parsley and mint in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. When potatoes are grilled but still hot, toss in dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add green beans and olives and tomatoes, if desired, and mix well. Serve at room temperature.

PURPLE POTATO, SUGAR SNAP PEA, AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan cover potatoes with cold salted water by 1 inch and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes with a slotted spoon to a colander to drain and cool 10 minutes. Return water in pan to a boil and blanch snap peas until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. In a colander drain snap peas and refresh under cold water. Drain snap peas and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut potatoes lengthwise into quarters. In a bowl toss together potatoes, snap peas, vinegar, oil, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.

HERBED POTATO SALAD WITH MINT, PARSLEY AND SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Place the potatos in a large saucepan of cold, salted water. The water should be salted to taste like the ocean. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and allow to cool, then halve lengthways. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium and grill the prosciutto until crisp. Set aside to cool, the break into rough shards. In a large bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, mustard, parsley and mint. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add the potato, celery and onion, reserving some onion for garnish. Stir to combine. Garnish with reserved onion, prosciutto and chives.

BAKED SWEET POTATO WITH SOUR CREAM AND MINT

Steps:

• Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork and microwave on high according to the manufacturer's instructions until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Cut the potato open, add the sour cream and snip the mint leaves over the top to garnish.

GRILLED BABY NEW POTATO SALAD WITH FRENCH GREEN BEANS AND MINT

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until just soft, about 3-5 minutes. Drain into a colander and let dry on paper towels. While potatoes are boiling, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook green beans until just done but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse in cold water to stop cooking. Set aside on a small plate. Light an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan. Cut cooked potatoes in half or, if they are tiny, leave whole. Spray cut side with olive oil, and grill cut side down until grill marks appear. While potatoes are grilling, prepare the dressing. Mix garlic, meustard, vinegar, parsley, and mint in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. When potatoes are grilled and still hot, toss them in the olive oil mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add green beans and the olives and tomatoes if desired. Serve at room temperature.

ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH SERRANO CHILE-MINT JELLY AND ROASTED NEW POTATO MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat large, roasting pan in a 550 degree oven.
• Rub lamb with olive oil. Generously salt (gros sel) the lamb. Mix the peppercorns together and pat on lamb. (This should be done at least 4 hours in advance, preferably overnight).
• In a large bowl, mix together potatoes, onions, carrots, garlic and thyme. Add oil, season and mix well.
• When pan is hot, pull out and dump veggies into the pan. There should be a good sizzle. Mix the veggies around and roast for 10 minutes. Mix again and place lamb on top. Place in oven and roast until brown, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Turn oven down to 375 degrees, cover the lamb with foil to prevent burning and roast another 20 to 30 minutes. I shoot for medium rare, about 130 degrees. Mix veggies a couple of times during the cooking.
• Place lamb on a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Make sure the veggies are fully cooked and check for seasoning. If not, place back in oven another 10 minutes.
• Serrano Chile-Mint Jelly: In a non-reactive pan, dissolve sugar in juice and water. Pour 2 tablespoons of the warm liquid in a small saucepan and add gelatin. Dissolve on low heat and set aside. Raise to medium-high under the first saucepan and add the chiles, mint, zest and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring. Remove from heat and add dissolved gelatin. Store in refrigerator overnight, stirring occasionally to break up the gelatin. It will be a soft jello-like consistency.

CARROT AND SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH MINT OR TARRAGON

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shallots. Cook, stirring, until tender, three to five minutes. Add carrots. Cook, stirring often, for five minutes until they begin to soften. Add the sweet potatoes, water or stock, tarragon sprigs and orange zest, and bring to a simmer. Add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes or until all of the ingredients are thoroughly tender. Remove the orange zest, and discard. 2. Purée the soup in batches in a blender, removing the stopper from the top and holding a kitchen towel tightly over the top to avoid splashing, or in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Return to the pot, heat through, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the mint or tarragon, and serve. Yield: Serves four to six.

SPICED POTATO CAKE WITH MINT RAITA

Steps:

• Put half the potatoes in a large pan of cold water and bring to the boil. Add the remaining potatoes and simmer for 12 mins until just tender (boiling the potatoes like this will mean that some will be more cooked than others). Drain, then dice.
• Meanwhile, melt 85g/3oz of the butter in a large pan and fry the cumin, fennel and nigella seeds until they start to crackle. Stir in the ginger and onions, then cook for 10 mins, stirring frequently until the onions are tender.
• Stir in the turmeric, ground coriander and chillies, cook for a min, then add the potatoes and cook, turning them in the from the turmeric. Take off the heat. Chop half the coriander leaves and add to the potatoes, along with a heaped tsp salt, the peas and lime juice. Stir well and set aside.
• Melt the remaining butter. Line the base and sides of a greased 23cm clip-sided or loose-based cake tin with filo pastry, brushing each sheet generously with melted butter as you lay them, butter-side down, in the tin - build up several layers so that the pastry is an even thickness all over. Allow plenty of excess pastry to hang over the tin. Put the spinach in the microwave and cook according to the pack instructions. Squeeze out all the excess juice and season.
• Tip half the potato filling into the tin, pack down, then cover with the spinach. Top with the remaining filling, then fold over the excess pastry to cover the filling, brush with more butter and scatter with nigella seeds. You can now chill the pie overnight if you want to get ahead.
• To serve: Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Bake for 45-50 mins until golden and crispy. Meanwhile, tip the yogurt, coconut cream and remaining coriander into a food processor with the mint sauce and some seasoning, and whizz until smooth. Serve with a green salad tossed with chopped bananas coated in lime juice, finely chopped red onion and a handful of sugar-coated cashews.

RAVIOLI OF PECORINO, POTATO AND MINT

Steps:

• First, make your pasta dough. Then preheat the oven to 400°F. Prick your potatoes with a fork, then roll them in a little salt and bake them in the oven for about an hour. When cool, cut them in half and scoop the potato out into a bowl, discarding the skins. Pick your mint leaves and finely chop half of them. Add the butter, grated pecorino, nutmeg, lemon zest and the chopped mint and mash well with the potato. Have a taste and correct the seasoning. You want the intensity of this filling to be quite punchy, with the mint and cheese really coming through when you eat the ravioli. Once you've got the flavors balanced, go to page 90 to make your ravioli (or try out other shapes if you fancy). Once you've made them, put a pot of salted water on, bring to the boil and cook your ravioli for 3 1/2 minutes. While the ravioli is cooking, put the couple of knobs of butter into a frying pan and heat gently. Remove and drain the ravioli with a spider or slotted spoon, or carefully drain them in a colander, reserving a little of the cooking water. Add the ravioli to the butter with a little of the cooking water and lightly simmer until the butter and water have turned into a little sauce that just coats the ravioli. Serve on a large platter in the middle of the table, or divide between individual plates. Sprinkle with the whole mint leaves and a little pepper and, using a speed peeler, shave over some extra pecorino.

LEMON POTATO SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Place whole unpeeled potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes depending upon size. Drain and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks as soon as you can handle them. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt and olive oil. Transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl and toss with dressing, scallions, mint and Turkish pepper. Let cool to room temperature, or refrigerate until ready to use. Just before serving, top with additional lemon juice, scallions, mint and Turkish pepper.

LAMB, SWEET POTATO AND MINT PASTIES

Steps:

• Season the flour and sift into a large bowl. Add the butter and rub into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with 6 to 7 tablespoons of chilled water (enough to just bind the dough) and draw the mixture together with a knife. Knead gently on a floured board then wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Divide the pastry into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece on a lightly floured work surface. Roll using short strokes and always in one direction, giving the pastry a quarter turn after each roll. Roll to 1/4in thickness. Cut into a circle about 7in diameter using a plate as a guide.
• Mix together the vegetables, lamb and mint. Arrange quarter of the mix in the centre of each pastry circle. Season.
• Lightly brush the edge of the pastry with water then carefully bring up the edges to the centre to cover the filling. Pinch the join to create a sealed edge over the top of the pasty. Repeat with the other pastry circles.
• Brush the pasties with beaten egg and sprinkled with cracked black pepper. Cook for 1 hour until the pastry is golden and the filling cooked through.
• Serve hot or cold with chutney.

MINT POTATO

Steps:

• Place potatoes and mint sauce in a small saucepan with just enough water to cover them.
• Cover saucepan and bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for around 15 minutes. Potatoes are cooked when they can easily be pierced with a fork.
• Strain potatoes, reserving mint pieces and return potato and mint to saucepan for a few minutes over low heat to dry them out.