Lyonnaise potatoes
Discover the ultimate recipe for Lyonnaise Potatoes, a classic French dish featuring tender slices of sautéed potatoes and caramelized onions. Enhanced with a touch of butter, olive oil, fresh parsley, and aromatic garlic, this savory side dish is sure to be a hit at your next meal!
- 18 May 2025
- Cook time 40 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 6 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
Lyonnaise potatoes are a classic, flavorful side dish originating from Lyon, France. This dish combines tender, pan-fried potatoes with caramelized onions and a hint of garlic, all brought together with fresh parsley for a delightful and savory taste experience.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel the potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Place the sliced potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
- While the potatoes are boiling, peel and slice the onions thinly.
- Finely chop the fresh parsley and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and beginning to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt over medium heat.
- Add the parboiled potato slices in a single layer. Cook the potatoes for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Mince the garlic cloves while the potatoes are cooking.
- Once the potatoes are crispy, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the caramelized onions back to the skillet with the potatoes and garlic. Gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the potatoes and onions.
- Transfer the Lyonnaise potatoes to a serving dish and serve hot.
Tips:
- For the best results, choose starchy potatoes like Russet potatoes; they crisp up better and hold their shape.
- Thinly slicing the potatoes ensures they cook evenly and crisp up nicely.
- Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for about 30 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps achieve a crispier texture.
- Pat the potatoes dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel before cooking to avoid splattering and to get a better crispy texture.
- Cook the onions separately first until caramelized. This extracts their natural sweetness and ensures they don’t overcook when mixed with the potatoes.
- Use a combination of butter and olive oil: butter for flavor and olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.
- Ensure the garlic is added towards the end of cooking to prevent it from burning and becoming bitter.
- Use a non-stick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best results.
Lyonnaise potatoes are an elegant yet simple dish that brings a touch of French culinary tradition to your table. With careful preparation and attention to texture, you can create a savory side that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses. Enjoy the combination of crispy potatoes, sweet onions, and fragrant garlic, all enhanced by fresh parsley.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 230 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 170kcal | 8% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.02g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 33g | 10% |
| Fiber 4.62g | 12% |
| Sugar 4.52g | 5% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 4.51g | 5% |
| Saturated 1.52g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 6mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 30ug | 3% |
| Choline 24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.16mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 0.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 1.87mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 0.58mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B9 40ug | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 40mg | 45% |
| Vitamin E 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K 44ug | 37% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 33mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.21mg | 23% |
| Iron, Fe 1.67mg | 15% |
| Magnesium, Mg 44mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus, P 120mg | 9% |
| Potassium, K 820mg | 24% |
| Selenium, Se 0.77ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 12mg | 1% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.65mg | 6% |
| Water | |
| Water 180g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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