Name: Sauteed Carrots with Borage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 0.5 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 1/3 cup water, plus more as needed; Pinch of sea salt; 2 teaspoons fresh borage leaves, finely chopped (or substitute with parsley or basil)

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Sauteed Carrots with Borage

Jul 20, 2025
by Adonis Kessler
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

20 mins
TOTAL TIME

30 mins
SERVING

3 People
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Elevate simple carrots to a delightful side dish with this fragrant and subtly sweet recipe. The delicate flavor of borage complements the natural sweetness of carrots, creating a memorable culinary experience.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

0.5 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

1/3 cup water, plus more as needed

Pinch of sea salt

2 teaspoons fresh borage leaves, finely chopped (or substitute with parsley or basil)

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

7 g
Cholesterol

10 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

1 g
Saturated Fat

3 g
Sodium

83 mg
Sugar

4 g
Fat

4 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

1 mins

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. (1 minute)

02

Step

2 mins

Add the sliced carrots to the saucepan and stir to ensure they are evenly coated with the melted butter. (2 minutes)

03

Step

1 mins

Season the carrots with a pinch of sea salt. Add 1/3 cup of water to the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the pot is covered by approximately 1/4 inch of water. (1 minute)

04

Step

30 mins

Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Cook the carrots over low heat until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork, approximately 20 to 30 minutes. (20-30 minutes)

05

Step

10 mins

Check the water level periodically during cooking, adding more water as needed to prevent the carrots from scorching or sticking to the bottom of the pan. (Every 5-10 minutes)

06

Step

1 mins

Once the carrots are tender, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the finely chopped borage leaves. (1 minute)

07

Step

0 mins

Serve the sauteed carrots immediately as a flavorful and vibrant side dish.

For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter instead of regular butter.
If you don't have fresh borage, you can substitute with other herbs like parsley, basil, or even a pinch of dried thyme.
To add a touch of sweetness, consider adding a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup towards the end of the cooking time.
Ensure that the carrots are sliced evenly to ensure uniform cooking.

Adonis Kessler

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