Ginger, Pear & Turkey Sausage Patties

Reposted from CleanEatingMag.com

First Line Therapy Servings

1 Serving = 1/4 Recipe (2 sausage patties, 1/3 cup orange segments)

1 Protein,  1/2 Category 1 Vegetable (0.5), 3/4 Fruit (0.75), 1/4 Oil (0.25)

By Nancy S. Hughes

Serves: 4
Hands-on time: 6 minutes
Total time: 8 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb lean ground turkey breast
• 1/2 cup diced ripe pear
• 4 scallions, bulbs removed, white and green parts finely chopped
• 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger root
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 tsp safflower oil, divided
• 4 medium oranges, peeled and cut into segments

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, combine turkey, pear, scallions, jalapeño, cilantro, ginger, salt, pepper flakes and 1 1/2 tsp oil. Shape mixture into 8 patties (each about 2 1/2 inches in diameter).
2. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Add patties and cook for 4 minutes per side or until lightly golden and no longer pink in center. Serve with oranges.

Nutrients per serving (2 patties and 1/3 cup orange segments): Calories: 211, Total Fat: 5 g, Sat. Fat: 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g, Carbs: 15 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 9 g, Protein: 27 g, Sodium: 194 mg, Cholesterol: 55 mg