Passionfruit Leaves

Technical Name : Passiflora edulis

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

They are tender and have a mild flavor.

Usage Tips

Passion fruit leaves can be sliced thinly and used as a leafy vegetable in salads or mixed into sambals and served over rice.
They can also be added to soups, curries, stir-fries, pasta, and quiches.
They can be used for boiling, sautéing, and frying.
The leaves can also be boiled and made into a calming tea.

Description

Passionfruit Leaves are small to medium in size and are deeply lobed and oblong in shape. Each Passion fruit leaf has 3-5 lobes, depending on the variety. The upper surface is dark green in color, smooth, and glossy while the underside is pale green and matte. The Passion fruit leaves grow in an alternate pattern and have serrated, or toothed edges. They grow on a sprawling, evergreen vine that climbs and attaches itself to other objects using small green tendrils.

Health benefits

Passion fruit leaves have fiber that reduces the risk of heart disease.⁽¹⁾
They contain vitamin A which boosts eye health.⁽¹⁾
They also contain vitamin C which reduces anxiety.⁽¹⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Passionfruit_Leaves_10642.php

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