Mini Pumpkin-Sage Balls Recipe

Name: Mini Pumpkin-Sage Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. canola oil, plus more for frying sage leaves; 1/2 cup finely diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 2 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh sage; 3/4 cup pumpkin puree; 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup silken tofu and 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 16 whole sage leaves; Green pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, for dipping

Servings: persons

3 Tbs. canola oil, plus more for frying sage leaves
1/2 cup finely diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
2 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh sage
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten, or 1/4 cup silken tofu and 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
16 whole sage leaves
Green pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, for dipping

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
Heat oil in small skillet over medium-low heat.
4
Add onion, and cook 10 minutes, or until light brown, stirring occasionally.
5
Add garlic and chopped sage, and cook 2 minutes more.
6
Transfer to bowl.
7
Combine pumpkin puree, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper in bowl with onion mixture.
8
Form into 1 1/2 -inch balls, and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
9
Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until bottoms are golden brown.
10
Pour enough oil in large skillet to coat bottom 1/8 inch.
11
Heat over medium heat until oil shimmers.
12
Add sage leaves in single layer, and fry 20 to 30 seconds, or until brittle but still bright green.
13
Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate, and sprinkle with salt.
14
Serve pumpkin balls with sage leaves and green pepper sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbs. canola oil, plus more for frying sage leaves, 1/2 cup finely diced onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), 2 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh sage, and more.

Yes, Mini Pumpkin-Sage Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mini Pumpkin-Sage Balls

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