What Are Sage leaves and How Can I Use Them?

Sage leaves is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store them, what to substitute, and 126 recipes to get you started.

What are sage leaves?

sage leaves

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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Quick facts

Where to find sage leaves: Sage leaves are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group: Sage leaves are a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

In Chinese: 鼠尾草叶
British (UK) term: Sage leaves
en français: feuilles de sauge
en español: hojas de salvia

How much do sage leaves 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

Recipes using sage leaves

There are 126 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Turkey Bacon Burgers

Juicy turkey burgers with raw bacon ground into the patty, sage, and sautéed mushrooms on top. Pan-cooked in butter, the leanness of turkey paired with the richness of bacon.

Sour Cabbage Salad

This salad fits to pierogi with the meat filling. You may also try it with fried or grilled fish.

Juicy turkey cheddar burgers seasoned with sage, thyme, lemon zest, and sauteed garlic onions, with melted cheese stuffed right inside the patty. Grill or broil in 40 minutes for a lighter burger that still oozes with flavor.

Fingerling Potatoes with Hazelnut & Sage

A fairly simple yet delicious way to cook these beautiful fingerling potatoes. Sage and hazelnuts were deliciously combined with the potatoes. An excellent side dish.

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.

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Herb-roasted turkey breast rubbed with rosemary, sage, thyme, and marjoram under the skin, with onion and garlic tucked into the neck cavity. A simple low-fat holiday main with crisp golden skin.

Martha's Pumpkin & White Bean Soup

Martha's pumpkin and white bean soup is a silky, vegan puree of navy beans and pumpkin, fragrant with leeks, garlic and sage. Creamy without a drop of dairy, finished with fresh sage and pumpkin seeds.

Martha's Pumpkin & White Bean Soup

Sage Fried Baby Peppers, Garlic & Olives

Good olive oil, a few sage sprigs, fresh lemon strips, sweet baby peppers, garlics and mixed Italian olives are sauteed in a pan, and they come out delicious and flavorful. Serve it with some warm crusted bread, you will be additive to these yummy bites after the first attempt.

Onion, Sage & Mozzarella Focaccia

This focaccia turns out crusty outside and fluffy inside, onion and sage add the deliciously refreshing flavor, mozzarella gives the mildly cheesy flavor, and olive oil brings the tang to the bread. Eating it plain is absolutely tasty and it can be made into a delicious sandwich!

Focaccia Versiliese (Crispy Olive & Herb Filled Focaccia)

Just like the name of the recipe, this focaccia has a very crispy texture with strong olive, herb and garlic flavor. Just simply eating it directly is delicious enough.

Broccoli Hazelnut Pesto

Broccoli and hazelnuts make this nutty, tangy and tasty pesto, it can be mixed into pasta or spread onto bread, wraps. And it is so quick and easy to make.

Chicken Breast with Sage & Nutmeg

Pan-seared chicken breasts dredged in sage and nutmeg, deglazed with dry vermouth and sweet red peppers for an elegant 30-minute dinner.

Pan Roasted Potatoes with Sage

These pan roasted fingerling potatoes are tender inside and crispy outside. Garlic, onion and sage add extra yumminess, and it's easy to make.

Sage & Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Sage leaves, garlic, olive oil and some Indian spices are mixed with these fingerling potatoes. Roast them in the oven and these golden, crispy and delicious potatoes will be a great accompaniment with any main course.

Oven-Roasted Pork & Vegetables

Lean pork tenderloin roasts with carrots, new potatoes, and onions in one pan. Simple weeknight dinner seasoned with rosemary and sage that's ready in under an hour.

Canadian Yellow Split-Pea Soup

Thick, warming Canadian yellow split-pea soup with diced Canadian bacon, carrots, sage, and a hint of allspice. High in fiber and protein, low in guilt.

Sage Buttermilk Biscuits

Fluffy whole wheat buttermilk biscuits seasoned with sage. Tender and warm goodness that's perfect with any meal.

Herbed Turkey & Dressing

Bring a new look to the holiday with this succulent dish that rounds out any family tradition.

American Biscuits with Sausage & Gravy

These homemade biscuits are buttery and flakey. Using ground turkey to make the sausage delivers a much lighter result but still tastes delicious. Gravy is packed with flavour. For those who love this combination for breakfast, this recipe is worth the effort.

Baked Polenta with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms & Three Cheeses

Creamy polenta loaded with Italian sausage, mushrooms, red pepper, ricotta, Gruyere, and Parmesan, set in a pie plate and baked into golden wedges. A make-ahead Italian showpiece.

Crispy Sage Roasted Potatoes

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. These oven roasted potatoes come out delicious, sage gives the herby flavor and it's a light yet tasty side dish that can be accompanied with any your favorite main course.

Skillet Green Beans in Orange Essence with Maple Toasted Pecans

This one skillet side dish makes for quick and easy cleanup. The crunchy butter and maple toasted pecans dress up everyday green beans for a side worthy of a holiday feast.

Cheddar-Parmesan & Buttermilk Biscuits with Fresh Herbs

These lovely biscuits are made with cheddar, parmesan, buttermilk and assorted fresh herbs. They are golden-brown outside, cheesy, herby and moist inside, have both great taste and texture.

Oyster Mushroom Gravy

This is a delicious gravy, it can be served with potato salad, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Easy to make, and very tasty.

Skillet Green Beans with Toasted Butter-Maple Pecans

Green beans are braised in skillet with orange juice and chicken stock, and served with toasted butter-maple pecans. Make a double-batch because your kids will become veggie lovers once they try this.

Coniglio Alla Molisana - Stewed Rabbit with Sausages

Italian rabbit skewers from the Molise region: boneless rabbit wrapped in Parma ham with sausages and sage, grilled or oven-roasted. A rustic showpiece.

Pasta with Shell Beans & Greens

Try something different with this scrumptious pasta dish that will have you making it every week!

White Meat Ravioli

Homemade ravioli filled with seasoned chicken, sage, mace, and Parmesan, topped with a quick tomato basil sauce. An Italian classic with a lighter white meat filling and a splash of brandy for depth.

Sweet Onion & Ricotta Cheesecake With Cranberries & Sage

Sweet onion and ricotta cheesecake with cranberries and sage!

Sweet Onion & Ricotta Cheesecake With Cranberries & Sage

Sweet onion and ricotta cheesecake with cranberries and sage!

Sweet Onion & Ricotta Cheesecake With Cranberries & Sage

Sweet onion and ricotta cheesecake with cranberries and sage!

Roasted Chicken with Nutty-Herb Sauce & Sage Salt

Roasted chicken is served with nutty-herb sauce and sage salt, enjoying this delicious main course with any your favorite salad.

Western Frittata

Loaded Western frittata with ground turkey, potatoes, mushrooms, and melted cheese seasoned with cumin, sage, and thyme. A one-skillet egg dish that feeds a crowd for brunch or dinner.

Saltimbocca Al Parmigiano-Reggiano (Veal with Parm-Reggiano)

Saltimbocca al Parmigiano-Reggiano: thin Italian veal cutlets sauteed and topped with prosciutto, sage, and butter, then served over parboiled lettuce with flaked Parmigiano-Reggiano and a white wine pan sauce. A Roman classic with a cheesy twist.

Onion, Squash, Sage & Nut Pizza

Baby Artichoke Calvados Saute

Pork loin scallops sauteed with baby artichokes, apple slices, sage, and Calvados in clarified butter. A Normandy-inspired one-pan saute restaurant-quality and ready in 30 minutes.

Prosiutto & Mushroom Ravioli with Fried Sage

Prosiutto & Mushroom Ravioli with Fried Sage recipe

Winter Vegetable Stock

Rich winter vegetable stock made with squash, celeriac, leeks, lentils, and fresh herbs, stewed then simmered for deep seasonal flavor. A vegan soup base.

Best Homemade Tourtiere

Best homemade tourtiere, the French-Canadian meat pie: spiced ground pork bound with mashed potato, onion and garlic under a flaky double crust. Sage and nutmeg give this Quebec holiday classic its warm, cozy flavor.

Hot Spaghetti Sauce

Quick spaghetti sauce made with ground chicken or turkey, white wine, tomato sauce, and fresh vegetables. A lighter meat sauce with basil and sage, ready in 30 minutes.

Polpettone Di Tacchino

Polpettone di tacchino: Italian rolled turkey roast stuffed with ground turkey, bread crumbs, pistachios, and herbs, then braised with white wine, sage, and rosemary. Elegant Sunday Italian dinner with a pinwheel cross-section.

T-Bone Fiorentina with Sauteed Spinach & D

Bistecca alla Fiorentina: thick T-bone grilled rare with Tuscan herbs, served with garlicky sauteed spinach and a glug of extra-virgin olive oil. Classic Florentine steakhouse plate.

Turkey Saltimbocca (Rice)

Turkey saltimbocca with prosciutto, Muenster cheese, and fresh sage, pan-seared in butter. A quick Italian-inspired cutlet dish ready in under 5 minutes.

Turkey with Sage & Rosemary

Roasted turkey with fresh sage leaves tucked under the skin and rosemary, stuffed with aromatic vegetables. A low-fat, herb-forward holiday bird with minimal seasoning and maximum flavor.

White Bean Soup with Sage

White bean soup with sage: creamy great northern beans simmered with onion, carrot, tomato and fragrant sage in chicken broth. A quick, low-fat soup that's on the table in about 30 minutes using canned beans.

Cheddar, Sage, & Walnut Torta

Cheddar sage and walnut torta: a layered no-bake cheese mold with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, fresh sage, and toasted walnuts. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for the holiday board.

Turkey Scaloppine with Peas

Turkey scaloppine with green peas in a white wine and pureed tomato sauce with sage. A light, quick Italian-style turkey breast dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Tortelloni

Homemade tortelloni filled with sheep's milk ricotta, parsley, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, finished with brown butter and crispy sage. The classic Italian pasta done from scratch.