Turkey Sausage

By mariannefeldman

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the turkey, garlic powder, fennel seed, sugar, salt, oregano and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Shape into eight patties. Cook in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray for about 3 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Or crumble turkey into a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Cook and stir for about 4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 92 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat.
Originally published as Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage in Light & Tasty December/January 2004