Turkey Sausage
Turkey Sausage delivers 18g protein and 159 calories per serving — a lightweight protein source for flexible meal building. Quick prep on the stovetop yields 6 servings ready to pair with carbs and vegetables. Stack multiple proteins throughout the day to hit your targets without overshooting calories.
Ingredients
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Maple syrup(15g)
- •Sage, Fresh(5g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Nutmeg, Ground(1g)
- •Canola oil(30g)
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, place the turkey, olive oil, maple syrup, sage, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg. With a fork or your fingers, gently combine being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2Form into 6 patties—they will be about 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
- 3To cook, heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium high. Once the skillet is good and hot, add the patties to the skillet, leaving some room around them. Cook on the first side for 3 minutes, until they turn golden brown.
- 4Flip and cook on the other side until the patties are cooked through, about 2 minutes more—they should reach 165°F on an instant read thermometer. Transfer to a plate.
- 5Repeat with remaining patties. Enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
159
calories
18g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 40 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
6 servings per batch · ~87g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Sausage have per serving?
Each serving delivers 18g of protein and 159 calories, with 9g fat and only 2g carbs. It's a minimal-carb option for quick protein hits between meals or as a breakfast addition.
How long does Turkey Sausage take to make, and how many servings per batch?
Quick prep on the stovetop produces 6 servings in one cook session, so you can have pre-portioned protein ready to grab for multiple days. Each batch takes minimal active cooking time.
Is Turkey Sausage good for fat loss?
At 159 calories with 18g protein and only 2g carbs, this recipe is ideal for fat loss when you need a high-protein, minimal-carb snack or meal component. The low calorie density makes it easy to fit into a deficit without hunger.
