Closely related to rosemary, herb wood sage has a mild, savory flavor with a hint of sweetness. It is traditionally used in a variety of meat-based dishes due to its slightly peppery flavor. In addition to its delicious flavor, sage also provides a host of health benefits including improving brain function, strengthening the immune system, and fighting inflammation.
Enjoy a nice dinner with these delicious and healthy recipes with sage:
Grilled ribs with lemon, pepper and sage
What do you need:
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2 kg of pork ribs
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1 tablespoon lemon pepper
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1 tablespoon ground sage
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2 teaspoons dried rosemary
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
Combine lemon pepper, sage, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub mixture evenly over pork ribs. Cook meat on preheated grill over high heat, turning frequently, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or to desired doneness.
Sweet Potato Balls with Sage
What do you need:
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1 egg
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1 cup of old fashioned oats
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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cooking spray
Spray a small skillet with cooking spray and cook garlic and onion over medium heat until tender. Spray a grill with cooking spray and heat. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, mashed sweet potatoes, rolled oats, sage, black pepper, and cooked garlic and onion. With clean hands, roll the mixture into balls and flatten slightly. Cook balls on preheated griddle 3 to 4 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
Pork Chops with Citrus and Sage
What do you need:
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4 pieces. 1/2-inch-thick center-cut boneless pork chops
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1 large orange
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2 butter spoons
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chops with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for 4 minutes per side. While you wait for the chops to cook, grate 1 teaspoon of orange peel and squeeze 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice. Remove chops from heat and reserve. In the same pan, melt the remaining butter, add the orange juice and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add the orange peel. Drizzle mixture over cooked chops.
Enjoy the delicious flavor of sage and its health benefits with these sage recipes perfect for dinner!