Turkey sausage is a good option when you want to cut down on salt and saturated fat. You’ll love the aroma of this recipe when it’s sizzling in the pan.
—SHARMAN SCHUBERT SEATTLE, WA
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS
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
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into twelve 3-in. patties.
2. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties in oil in batches over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Drain on paper towels if necessary.
3. To freeze, wrap each patty in plastic wrap; transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
TO USE FROZEN PATTIES Unwrap patties and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes on each side or until heated through.
PER SERVING 1 patty equals 104 cal., 6 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 46 mg chol., 227 mg sodium, trace carb., trace fiber, 11 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat.