What Is Sage and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about sage and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 495 recipes to cook tonight.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp (2g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 6Calories from Fat 2

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.3g 0%

Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 1.2g 0%

Dietary Fiber 1g 3%

Sugars 0.0

Protein 0.2g

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 3% • Iron 3%

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

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Food group

Sage is a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does sage weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 tbsp	2 grams
1 teaspoon	0 grams

Spices and Herbs

Allspice 904 Allspice berries 37 Star anise 178 Aniseed 23 Bay leaves 2049 Caraway seeds 321 Cardamom pods 100 Cardamom seeds 317 Celery seeds 283 Chervil 65

In Chinese:	圣人
British (UK) term:
en français:	la sauge
en español:	salvia

Recipes using sage

There are 495 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Macaroni Supper Casserole

A hearty, layered casserole combining tender macaroni, savory tomato sauce, creamy spinach-cheese filling, and melted cheddar. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Much easier than a lasagna with just as much punch.

Turkey Scallopini & Squash Ravioli with Cranberry Brown Butter

Turkey Scallopini and Squash Ravioli with Cranberry Brown Butter recipe

Sage & Walnut Pesto Pasta

Sage and parsley bring herbal, earthy, and outdoorsy notes to the forefront, walnuts bring meaty richness, and Parmesan brings home the umami. This simple recipe is all about technique. The pesto then coats the pasta dreamily. Best of all, it's super simple and quick to plate.

Easy Onion & Herb Focaccia

Add some sophistication to dinner with this scrumptious bread that tastes great plain or toasted!

Baked Sausage Cups & Scrambled Eggs

Homemade sausage cups with scrambled eggs for an all-in-one breakfast recipe.

Holiday Gravy

Smooth Rich Flavor In This Wonderful Tasting Gravy!! ..Thicken With A Potato Blended In!! ..A Few Fresh Herbs And Mushroom!!

Turkey with Apricot Chardonnay Glaze

A delicious recipe for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner.

Apple, Cheddar & Winter Squash Soup

A hearty yet wholesome winter soup is made with apple, potato, butternut squash, cheddar and prosciutto, simmered in a mixture of cider, broth and milk. It's creamy, tasty and packed with goodness.

Herb-Roasted Turkey with Citrus Glaze

Herb-roasted Thanksgiving turkey with fresh sage, marjoram, and thyme tucked right under the skin and a lemon-lime glaze brushed on at the end for a glossy, citrus-bright finish. The holiday centerpiece, done simply.

New Corn Chowder, Southern Style

Southern corn chowder with fresh-scraped corn pulp, bacon, potatoes, tomatoes, and a bouquet garni. Cream-finished, brightened with cayenne. A simmered farmhouse chowder.

Miniature Pumpkin Soup in the Shell

Miniature pumpkin soup served in hollowed roasted pumpkin shells with sage, onion, and Parmesan. Dramatic individual-portion fall starter that doubles as edible tableware.

Awesome Breakfast Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

Soft and scrumptious biscuits that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Awesome Breakfast Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

Soft and scrumptious biscuits that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Country Cassoulet

A rustic American cassoulet with navy beans, browned chicken legs, crispy bacon, and smoked sausage baked in a tomato and herb broth. Hearty French-inspired comfort food for 4 to 6.

Five Spice Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce

not a 5-spice powder.. a different flavor in almost each bite..

Many Spice Chicken Stir-Fry

I hope I added all of spices. Incredible company for chicken which makes it tasteful and aromatic. Thanks, it was exciting to make this dish.

Parmesan & Sage Rice

An easy side dish for poultry. I also have used fresh sage leaves, minced. It's easy, tasty, and versatile.

Mama Delilah's Minestrone

A very hearty version of my favorite soup. Add crushed red pepper to turn up the heat. It's delicious!! Perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day!

Skillet Honey & Sage Cornbread

Use a skillet to make this moist and tasty corn bread that is loaded with the fragrance from the sage and honey!

Sage Barley Mushroom Soup

This recipe is a great comfort food. High in fiber, the assortment of mushrooms and the addition of garlic have immune boosting properties. It's a delicious and easy recipe to keep you warm and filled for this next week.

Lentil Soup with Steamed Vegetables

I like natural flavors of veggies without any seasoning inc. salt.. I often steam them and serve them as a side to other dishes.. sometimes they are tossed into the soup like in this example.. you may steam various veggies in various seasons of the year..