Molasses-Tossed Potatoes

By tammy1365

serve w/pecan-Parm pork

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2-1/2 pounds tiny new potatoes, small Yukon Gold potatoes, and/or fingerling potatoes
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces
• Fresh chives (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 450 degree F. Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Scrub and quarter potatoes (halve any large quarters). Arrange potatoes in pan.

2. In a small bowl combine oil, molasses, vinegar, thyme, and salt. Drizzle mixture over potatoes. Toss gently to coat. Bake potatoes, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Add nuts; stir to mix. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more or until potatoes are tender, stirring once. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh chive. Makes 8 side-dish servings.