HOME-STYLE COUNTRY SAUSAGE

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"My family loves sausage, but I wanted to reduce the fat and calories," confides Linda Murray of Allenstown, New Hampshire. "This version, which uses ground turkey, is nicely spiced with garlic, sage, allspice, thyme and cayenne pepper."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 patties.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium tart apple, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound lean ground turkey

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 1/2-in. thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges