Sage and Onion Seasoning

Savory Sage and Onion Seasoning is the most popular spice blend in our house during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Made in just 5 minutes with a blend of dried herbs and spices, this poultry seasoning adds a savory boost of flavor to all your favorite holiday dishes like vegan turkey, sage and onion stuffing, potatoes and more.

As a vegan cook, incorporating traditional flavors/seasonings into meatless dishes is a wonderful way to bring familiar flavors and comfort to plant based recipes. I was inspired by Wicked Healthy's Onion Sage spice (not available here), so I created my own savory poultry seasoning. It's the perfect balance of earthy sage, bits of sweet onion, pungent garlic, and a whisper of salty sweetness.

I love creating my own flavorful spice blends at home. They are quick and easy, and totally customizable. Just like my DIY taco seasoning, BBQ seasoning blend, and KFC seasoning, this homemade sage and onion seasoning recipe is healthier, cheaper, and tastes better than store bought versions.

Sage & Onion Seasoning Ingredients

This delicious savory seasoning is by far my favorite poultry seasoning alternative. There's no need to buy it when you can mix up your own from herbs and spices you probably have in the pantry right now. Here's what you'll need:

• Ground sage: Prominent, savory flavor traditionally used in poultry seasoning and in buttery sausage stuffing/dressing recipes at Christmas or Thanksgiving.
• Minced onion/onion flakes: A popular and complimentary flavor pairing with sage. Can sub granulated onion or onion powder, but the small pieces of flaked onion are spectacular when baked and crunchy.
• Granulated garlic: Dehydrated, ground garlic. Adds potent, concentrated garlic flavor.
• Coriander: Dried, crushed seeds of the cilantro plant.
• Dry parsley: The most widely used herb in the world. Adds color and light flavor.
• Salt: Elevates all the flavors.
• Pepper: Coarse ground black pepper.
• Sugar: To balance the savory flavors.
• Red pepper flakes: Optional for extra heat.

Ingredient Substitutions & Variations

• How sweet it is: Everyone's taste is different, if you prefer a slightly sweeter poultry seasoning to balance out the savoriness, add some additional sugar. If you follow a refined sugar free diet, use coconut sugar or another unrefined dry sweetener of choice.
• Sugar free?: Skip the sugar altogether if you follow a sugar free diet or the spice is being used to season an already sweet dish.
• Salt free?: Use less or no salt in this poultry seasoning for reduced salt and salt free diets.

How to Make Sage & Onion Seasoning

This simple sage and onion seasoning blend is reminiscent of poultry seasoning recipes that are popular at Christmas and Thanksgiving. It's easy to make and stays fresh for months.

1. Gather the ingredients together.
2. Measure the ingredients into a bowl or jar. Stir or shake to combine.
3. Taste: Taste and adjust the seasonings to suit your taste ie. make it sweeter, saltier, more savory, etc.
4. Storage: Store the spice blend in a jar, container with an airtight lid or zip top bag.

How to Use Sage & Onion Poultry Seasoning

Once you have this sage and onion seasoning on hand, you'll find plenty of uses for it. Of course its popularity goes way up during the holidays, but I use it year round - here's a few ways to enjoy it:

• as a holiday seasoning: Gives a familiar flavor to vegan holiday dishes like sage and onion stuffing, vegan turkey, mushroom gravy, etc.
• on potatoes: Sprinkle on hot French fries, sweet potato fries and crispy smashed potatoes.
• roasted or grilled veggies: Boost up the flavor of air fryer potatoes, oven roasted or grilled cauliflower, carrots, squash, onions, celery, and mushrooms.
• flavor for beans: Great flavor on crispy air fryer chickpeas.
• soup: Add a spoonful of sage and onion seasoning to broth or veggie soups to add that savory flavor associated with turkey/chicken dinner.

Buying and Storing Spices

• Buy vibrant, fresh spices for the best, most potent flavor. Check the expiry date.
• Buying directly from a spice merchant (either in person or online) should ensure the freshest spices.
• Storing: I recommend storing spices in a jar in a cool, dry place like the pantry or a spice cupboard (not near the stove). This homemade poultry seasoning mix stays fresh for at least 6 months.

Spicy Vegan Dinner Ideas

If you like spicy, savory flavors like we do, here's a few flavor packed, easy vegan recipes (some in under 20 minutes!) to try next:

• Italian crusted tofu
• creamy vegan mushroom pasta
• vegan shawarma with sweet and spicy tahini
• epic vegan chili everyone loves
• crispy black bean tacos

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