Coumadin-Safe Fegato alla Toscana (Sage Seared Calves’ Liver)
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces liverThis recipe can be multiplied and makes good leftovers for sandwiches.
Serve with Low Sodium Roasted Yams with Rosemary or Low Sodium Thick Cut Yam Fries or Roasted Yams with Rosemary or Thick Cut Yam Fries
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Serve with or Low Sodium Roasted Yams with Rosemary or Low Sodium Thick Cut Yam Fries or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Yams with Rosemary or Thick Cut Yam Fries
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Ingredients
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 8 ounces Calves liver (sliced into 1/8 inch strips) |
| 1 Tbsp. Fresh sage |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 tsp.. Lemon juice |
| 2 Tbsp Red wine |
| 1 tsp. Balsamic vinegar |
| 2 tsp.. Unsalted butter |
Instructions
Add the strips of calves liver and fresh sage and cook until the meat is seared on the outside and pink on the inside (about 4 - 5 minutes).
Remove the cooked liver to a hot plate and quickly deglaze the pan with the lemon juice, red wine, vinegar and butter for 30 to 45 seconds.
Pour over meat and serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these Breakfast side dishes.
Low Sodium Roasted Yams with Rosemary
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Low Sodium Thick Cut Yam Fries
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Roasted Yams with Rosemary
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Thick Cut Yam Fries
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Low Sodium Roasted Yams with Rosemary
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Recipe Notes
If you like liver, this is the recipe for you! If you don’t think that you like liver, this may also be the recipe for you. Many people think that they don’t like liver because it has been cooked to heck and gone but cooking this with a light hand and the savory herbs and rich sauce makes it luscious.