Sage Turkey Sausage Patties

Breakfast

When you want to cut salt and saturated fat, turkey sausage is a wonderful option. The aroma of these patties sizzling in the pan will wake up any sleepyhead.

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into twelve 3-in. patties.
2. In a large skillet cook patties in oil in batches over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels if necessary.

Freeze option:
Place patties on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a resealable freezer container. To use, place patties on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 350° oven 15 minutes on each side or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 patty: 104 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 lean meat, 1 fat.