Sage leaves

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Other Names:sage leaves

What is Sage leaves

A culinary herb used in savory dishes. A native to the Mediterranean sage is used in stuffings and pairs well with poultry. Sage is a nice garden herb but if you don't grow it you can purchase fresh sage in the produce section of well-stocked grocery stores. Alternately you can use rubbed (crumbled) sage or ground sage both of which are easy to find.

Substitute for Sage leaves

Per teaspoon of sage leaves you can substitute
1 teaspoon of dried crumbled sage
OR For a flavor variation per tablespoon sage leaves
Use 3-4 teaspoons chopped summer savory
3-4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1-2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

Equivalents

1 tablespoon chopped sage = 1 teaspoon dried sage
12 sage leaves = 1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 ounce sage leaves = 1/2 cup leaves
12 leaves = 1 teaspoon dried sage
1 ounce rubbed sage = 1 cup sage leaves
1 ounce ground sage = 1/4 cup sage leaves

metric conversions →

European Herbs

Nutrition Information For Sage leaves

Serving Size

1 tbsp

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0mg

Potassium

21g

Total Carbohydrate 1g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 0g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Sage leaves Recipes

Pollo alle Brace
This grilled chicken is marinated, then coated in a delightful combination of fresh sage and rosemary along with percorino cheese and bread crumbs. Our recipe is compliments of Chef Ken Calascione, f
White Beans With Winter Savory And Sage
Beans prepare with onion, wine, sage leaves and winter savory.
Absinthe Hot Dog
Our Absinthe Hotdog recipe is a homemade Kobe beef and pork hot dogs seasoned with garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, coriander, mustard and bacon. These hot dogs will knock your sox off! Serve them with Guinness Mustard.
Pork Chops With Apples and Fresh Herbs
Our recipe for Pork Chops With Apples and Fresh Herbs is a one pan meal made with bone-in pork chops, apples, red onion, Dijon, chicken broth, fresh rosemary and sage. Cooking Light has a lot of great healthy recipes but this one is REALLY great.
Gorgonzola Penne with Chicken
This rich, creamy pasta dish is a snap to throw together for a weeknight meal but special enough for company

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