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Low Sodium Sausage patties placed in a green bowl a top a colorful striped kitchen towel

Low Sodium Sausage

Katie Blumhorst RDN, LD
This breakfast sausage is delicious and easy to make. It's perfect for those that need to follow a low sodium diet and it's packed with the classic breakfast sausage flavor without the salt!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 12" skillet or griddle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 2 teaspoons dried ground sage
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Instructions
  • Heat olive oil in skillet or griddle on medium high heat.
    Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
    Place ground turkey in mixing bowl and add spice mix. Mix by hand until well combined.

For Patties

  • Divide evenly to make 10 patties. Roll in a ball and flatten into patties
    Fry for 3-4 minutes each side until patties are cooked through.

For Crumbles

  • Heat skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage to pan and break into crumbles with a spatula. Stir frequently until sausage is cooked through.

To Freeze

  • Wrap patties in plastic wrap (cooked or uncooked). Transfer to a large zip lock bag. Store in the freezer for 3 months.
    Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before using.

Notes

This recipes has 130 mg of naturally occurring phosphorus. No added phosphates. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste preferences. You can substitute ground turkey for pork, chicken, or beef.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pattiesCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 17gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 72mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
Keyword kidney-friendly recipes, low sodium sausage
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