Best 5 Borage Party Spread Recipes

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Borage party spread is a delicious and versatile dip that can be served with a variety of snacks, such as crackers, chips, and vegetables. It is made with a combination of fresh borage flowers, herbs, and spices, and can be easily prepared in a blender or food processor. Borage party spread is a great way to enjoy the unique flavor of borage flowers, which have a slightly sweet and cucumber-like taste. Not only is it delicious, but it is also a nutritious snack that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BORAGE PARTY SPREAD



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Downy gray-green leaves and sky-blue star-shaped flowers make a delightful attraction in a garden. This herb is an annual and has a cucumber-like flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
Snack bread, toasted English muffins or miniature bagels
Young borage leaves (2 to 3 inches)
Borage flowers, sepals removed, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and garlic salt until smooth. Stir in the red pepper and carrot. Spread over bread. Garnish with borage leaves and flowers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BORAGE, BENEDICTINE AND BACON SANDWICHES



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 tea sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 strips bacon
1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices country wheat bread
2 cups fresh borage petals or microgreens or baby arugula

Steps:

  • Working in batches if necessary, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • While the bacon is cooking, grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Wrap the grated cucumber in cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the cucumber and red onion and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between 4 slices of bread. Break the strips of bacon in half and top each sandwich with 4 halves. Sprinkle the borage petals over the top, then cover with the remaining four slices of bread and press down firmly. Cut away the crusts. Slice the sandwiches diagonally in half and then diagonally again, to make triangles. Serve.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BORAGE FLOWERS



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Borage is a lovely garden plant, and both the leaves and the flowers are edible. I like to add them to this simple cucumber salad.

Provided by körnermamsell

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cucumber - halved, seeded, and sliced
6 borage leaves
12 fresh borage flowers

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir together. Add sliced cucumber, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle with borage leaves and borage flowers just before serving, as the flowers wilt quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 80.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BORAGE PESTO



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Try a different kind of pesto by using borage instead of basil. Tastes great with noodles. Use young borage leaves.

Provided by gartenfee

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments     Sauces     Pesto

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups borage leaves
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, or more to taste
salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Wash and dry borage leaves. Roast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
  • Combine borage leaves, roasted pumpkin seeds, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a food processor. With the food processor running, add olive oil, and process until a smooth paste forms. Transfer to a jar and add more olive oil to cover. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 26.3 mg

BORAGE TEA SANDWICHES



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Both borage flowers and leaves are edible. Because it is a tonic plant for the adrenal glands, borage provides an invaluable support for a stressful lifestyle. Borage is rich in minerals, especially potassium. Courtesy of The Herb Cookery, Texas, The Herb Purveyor by Barbara Scoggins, 1992

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup borage, flowers and young leaves chopped
4 slices bread, with crusts removed

Steps:

  • Combine first 2 ingredients in a bowl, spread 1/4 on each slice of bread.
  • Cut each slice diagonally into quarters, forming four triangles per slice.
  • Serve open-faced.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 338.1, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 6.2

Tips:

  • To make the borage party spread, start by gathering all the necessary ingredients and equipment.
  • Choose fresh, organic borage flowers for the best flavor and nutrients.
  • Use a sharp knife to finely chop the borage flowers and leaves.
  • Mix the borage flowers and leaves with the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the spread for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the borage party spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
  • Garnish the spread with additional borage flowers for a beautiful presentation.

Conclusion:

The borage party spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh borage flowers and leaves, which give it a unique and delicate flavor. The spread is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of different foods. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a more elaborate party appetizer, the borage party spread is sure to please everyone.

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