Fried sage leaves
Add gourmet flair to your fall dinner by frying fresh sage leaves. The pungent leaves become light, crispy, and downright snackable. Enjoy them on their own or use them to garnish vegan turkey, stuffed squash, roasted vegetables, or casseroles.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 25kcal
Ingredients
- 10 sage leaves fresh (add fewer or more, as desired)
- 3 to 4 Tablespoons avocado oil or enough to lightly cover the bottom of the skillet
- Pinch of salt or to taste
Instructions
- Rinse sage leaves and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. (If they are wet, it will cause the oil to splatter.)
- Bring a skillet to a medium high heat, and add just enough oil to lightly cover the bottom.
- Add sage leaves, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 30 seconds, flipping halfway through, until their color deepens. (Watch them closely. They cook quickly and can burn fast.)
- Remove from skillet, and place on a lined plate to drain. Sprinkle with salt while warm. Then serve.
Notes
Fried sage leaves are best served fresh. Once cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day. For longer storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days, but they will soften.
To re-crisp: Warm fried sage leaves in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 seconds until crisp again.
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 0.004g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
