Skillet Roasted Red Potatoes

With Grated Lemon Rind and Chocolate Mint

Lemon and Chocolate Mint give these potatoes a zesty, interesting, springtime flavor. 2+ cups diced red potatoes 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chocolate mint 1+ teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/8 teaspoon salt ground black pepper 1. Place potatoes in medium saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, drain, cool. 2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 10+ minutes until potatoes are golden brown. 3. Add the chopped mint and grated lemon rind, salt and pepper and toss to coat.   My variation of a Cooking Light recipe, May 2000