Did You Know?
The word 'sage' comes from the Latin 'salvere' meaning 'to save or heal' — medieval herbalists used sage for everything from snake bites to toothaches.
Overview
Mediterranean · year-round · herbs
Sage is an aromatic, earthy herb with soft gray-green leaves and a warm, slightly bitter, musky flavor used in Italian cooking, stuffing, brown butter sauces, and pork dishes.
Mediterranean
Origin
year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
herbs
Category
Flavor Profile
Earthysavoryslightly bitter
Storage Tips
Store fresh sage wrapped in paper towel in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; dried keeps for 1–2 years.
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How to Cook with Sage
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Fry sage leaves in butter until crispy for a classic Italian technique; add to brown butter for pasta and gnocchi; use in stuffing and sausages.
Best Pairings
butterpumpkinpastaporklambwhite bean
Substitutes
Rosemary (stronger), marjoram (milder), or dried thyme
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Sage
Nutrition Highlights
calories
315 kcal per 100g (dried)
key_nutrients
Vitamin K, iron, calcium, carnosol, rosmarinic acid, antioxidants
Quick Facts
Categoryherbs
OriginMediterranean
Seasonyear-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Rosmarinic acid and carnosol have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; may improve memory and cognitive function; blood sugar support.
Sage Photos
5 photos showcasing Sage in its many forms
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Sage
herbs
OriginMediterranean
Seasonyear-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Earthysavoryslightly bitter
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Pairs Well With
butterpumpkinpastaporklambwhite bean
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