Spicy Turkey Sausage With Fennel Seeds (Low Fat)

If you like the taste of sausage, but need to cut back on fat, ground turkey breast offers a healthy substitute. A generous combination of herbs provides "sausage" flavor. I added 1/4 tsp. more salt and 2 cloves of mashed garlic. Instead of 2 egg whites I added 1 whole egg. I used 60% whole wheat bread for the fresh bread crumbs, whizzed in my food processor.. My husband thought he was eating sausage. The One-Day-at-a- Time Low-Fat Cookbook.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  skinless  ground turkey breast
• 2  egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  crumbled dried sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  dash  of grated nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper, a dash if you like it less spicy (cayenne)
•  parsley sprig (to garnish)

Directions

1. Combine ground turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, sage, coriander, fennel seeds, salt, marjoram, thyme, paprika, black pepper, nutmeg and hot pepper in a medium size bowl.
2. Form into 4 patties.
3. Wet hands before making them, they are easier to form.
4. Cook in a lightly oiled, medium size nonstick skillet 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned.
5. Turn and brown remaining sides until patties are cooked through.
6. Serve garnished with parsley.