DIY sausage is a thing! These are totally natural and contain approximately 60 percent less fat than your average breakfast sausage.
⅛th of recipe (1 patty): 85 calories, 4g total fat (1.5g sat fat), 277mg sodium, <0.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 12g protein
You’ll Need: large bowl, grill pan (or large skillet), nonstick spray
Prep: 10 minutes • Cook: 15 minutes
1 pound raw lean ground turkey (7% fat or less)
¼ cup egg whites (about 2 large eggs’ worth)
¾ teaspoon ground thyme
¾ teaspoon ground sage
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
2. Evenly form into 8 patties, each about ¼ inch thick.
3. Bring a grill pan (or large skillet) sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Lay 4 patties in the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through, using a spatula to flatten them as they cook.
4. Remove pan from heat; clean, if needed. Re-spray, and repeat with remaining 4 patties.
MAKES 8 SERVINGS