Borage and Potato Mash
Borage and Potato Mash is a rustic, herbaceous side dish combining creamy mashed potatoes with fresh borage leaves, known for their mild cucumber-like flavor. It typically includes potatoes, borage, butter or cream, and seasonings like salt and pepper. This dish is rooted in European culinary traditions, particularly in British and Mediterranean cuisines, where borage has been used for centuries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the potatoes, with moderate fat from added butter or cream and minimal protein. It provides key nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and some dietary fiber, with a rough calorie estimate of 200-250 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 500 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Borage is a unique herb often called 'starflower' and has been used historically for both culinary and medicinal purposes, believed to boost courage and vitality. Nutritionally, it adds omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants, making this mash more nutrient-dense than traditional versions.
