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Sage leaves

 
Sage leaves
sage leaves with flowers
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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 →

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Nutrition Information For Sage leaves

Serving Size
1 tbsp
 
Calories
6
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Potassium
21g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
0%
 
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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