Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Fried Sage

• FAST
• HEALTHY
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2. 16 large sage leaves
3. Salt and freshly ground pepper
4. 2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and separated into individual leaves
5. 1 medium butternut squash (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
6. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
7. 1 tablespoon snipped chives

1. In a small skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add the sage leaves and fry over high heat until deep green and translucent, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to cool. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Blanch the brussels sprout leaves in the boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the leaves to the ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.
3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, deep skillet. Add the squash and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Add the butter and continue cooking until the squash is tender, about 7 minutes longer. Add the brussels sprout leaves, season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, scatter the fried sage and chives on top and serve.