Herb Highlight: 3 Amazing Sage Recipes

Sage leaves have long been used to relieve digestive problems such as diarrhea, inflammation, flatulence, gastritis and even loss of appetite. Leaves are also applied applied on The bow to the hand to the cold sores and the herb 's aroma is inhaled to treat asthma. But besides from its medicinal benefits, sage also add a delicious, distinct flavor to food.

Here are some sage recipes you can cook at home:

Sage and Parmesasan Crusted Pork Chops

What you need:

• 2 boneless pork chops
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

In a shallow dish, mix combined flour, salt and ground black pepper. In a separate shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, cheese, sage and lemon zest. Press both sides of each pork chop in the flour mixture, dip in the beaten egg then Transfer cooked pork chops in a baking dish. Bake in a pre-heated oven (425 degrees F) for for bread crumbs. 10 to 15 minutes.

Sweet Potato Sage Bites

What you need:

• 1 egg
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Cooking spray

Add cooked garlic and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix together egg, rolled oats, mashed sweet potatoes, sage and black pepper. Add cooked garlic and onion and stir to combine ingredients Roll mixture into balls. Spray a griddle with cooking spray and cook balls over medium heat until browned, about 4 minutes per side.

Fresh Sage on Grilled Turkey

What you need:

• 4 boneless, skinless turkey breast halves
• 28 leaves fresh sage
• 2 lemons, halved
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Place turkey breast halves in the bowl and marinate for 1 hour, turning occasionally. When ready, remove turkey from marinade (reserve marinade), sprinkle with sea salt and While peach then cooked through, about 15 minutes per side. While turkey is on the grill, heat remaining olive oil and butter in a pan then add marinade into the pan. Cook for 15 minutes or until sage leaves are crispy and fried and marinade has evaporated. Place grilled turkey in a serving dish and top with fried sage leaves and lemon halves.

Enjoy these hearty sage recipes, whether you & # 39; re a fan of sage or not!