BATTERED AND BAKED SAGE LEAVES

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Got a ton of sage in your garden? Here's the perfect treat to use it up. These leaves are crunchy and very tasty, especially when dipped in a mayonnaise-mustard mixture (I like three parts mayo to one part mustard).

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
20 -30 fresh sage leaves, the largest you can find
1 egg, plus
2 egg whites or 1/2 cup egg substitute, lightly beaten
salt and black pepper
1/3 cup flour or 1/3 cup fine toasted breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with tin foil and lightly oil with olive oil.
  • Beat the egg and egg whites or the egg subsitute with a fork and set to one side.
  • Put the flour or bread crumbs in a bowl and add some salt and a generous grinding of black pepper.
  • Now, dip the sage leaves one by one in the egg mixture, coat with the flour or bread crumbs and shake off any excess.
  • Lay on the baking sheet and finish the rest of the leaves.
  • Sprinkle a bit more salt and pepper on top of the leaves and then bake for 10-12 minutes, until nicely crisp and browned.
  • Serve immediately with your choice of dip or as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 90.8, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 8.9

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