Sage is a perennial herb, native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves are generally gray-green and have a soft, velvety texture.

Nutrition

Sage leaves are an excellent source of vitamin K and have been researched for their anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, as well as their beneficial effect on memory! (See more sage nutrition facts on Self.com.)

Recipes

10 Easy Ways to Preserve Herbs
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Rice, Apples and Chevre
Basic Apple and Sage Stuffing
Bruschetta With Smashed Beans, Sage and Kale
Butternut Squash & Sage Pasta
Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Pie/Galette
Butternut Squash Dip
Butternut Squash Risotto
Caramelized Butternut Squash Wedges with a Sage Hazelnut Pesto
Caramelized Corn with Sage and Onions
Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing
Caramelized Pear and Sage Crostini
Cheddar Sage Cornbread
Chicken Pot Pie
Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn and Fresh Sage
Delicata or Acorn Squash with Thanksgiving Stuffing
Delicata Squash with Mixed Nut Stuffing
Garlic Scape Pesto with Sage
Grilled Sage-Peach Skewers with Chicken Sausage
Gruyere, Apple and Sage Scones
Italian Roast Chicken & Potatoes with White Wine & Sage
Kale and Potato Gratin
Kitchen Scrap Vegetable Broth
Mario Batali’s Butter and Sage Sauce
Pasta with Kale, Sage and Potatoes
Pork Chops with Apple, Fennel and Sage
Potatoes Boulangere
Pumpkin Lasagna
Roasted Beets with Sage and Orange Glaze
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Roasted Carrots With Orange Brown Butter And Sage
Sage and Garlic Grilled Tomatoes
Sage Pesto
Simple Leek and Sage Risotto
Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry
Sweet Potato Fries with Fried Sage
The Summer Sage, A Cocktail
Vegan Creamy Curried Pumpkin Soup
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie