Makes 6 servings. 1 patty per serving.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Nutrition information per serving: calories 256
carbohydrate 35 g, dietary Fiber 6 g,
Protein 19 g, total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g,
Trans Fat 0 g, cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 459 mg
INGREDIENTS
Turkey Apple Sausage
Ø 1 pound ground turkey
Ø 1 red delicious apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
Ø 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped and divided into 2 portions
Ø ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Ø ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Ø 1 teaspoon dried sage
Ø ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Ø 1⁄8 teaspoon ground coriander nonstick cooking spray
Breakfast Sandwich
Ø 2½ cups chopped mushrooms
Ø 1½ cups chopped onions
Ø 6 whole wheat English muffins
Ø 6 slices tomato
PREPARATION
1. In a large bowl, combine turkey,
apple, one garlic clove, thyme, red pepper flakes, sage, ground black pepper,
and coriander; mix well.
2. Form the turkey mixture into 8
patties (set aside 2 patties for the Dirty Rice and Blackeye Peas recipe).
3. Spray a large skillet with nonstick
cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
4. Cook patties until they are cooked
through, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Set aside.
5. Spray the skillet with nonstick
cooking spray and sauté the 5.
remaining
garlic for 3 minutes
6. Add mushrooms and onions. Sauté until
the mushrooms are tender and onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
7. Cut each English muffin in half.
Place a Turkey Apple Sausage patty, 1⁄3 cup of mushroom-onion mixture, and a
slice of tomato on 6 English muffin halves.
8. Cover each sandwich with the other English muffin half and enjoy!
Q&A Section
Q: Can I make these sandwiches ahead of time?
A: Yes! Assemble them, wrap in foil, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Q: What’s the best cheese for this sandwich?
A: Cheddar, Swiss, or gouda work well, but you can use any cheese you prefer.
Q: Can I use chicken sausage instead?
A: Absolutely! Chicken sausage is a great alternative to turkey sausage.
Q: How can I make this low-carb?
A: Use a lettuce wrap or low-carb bread instead of English muffins.
