Changing your meal patterns to include low-fat, low-sodium foods with limited added sugar can help you better manage blood sugar levels and prevent or delay heart disease – a common complication of diabetes. Making these changes can be a challenge though! Some tips for eating meals to help manage your heart disease risk include using lower-fat cooking methods such as broiling, baking, or poaching; choosing oil instead of solid fats; and selecting low-fat, low-sodium products when shopping for pre-packaged foods.
Make this low-fat, low-sodium version of breakfast sausage from the Diabetes Food Hub at home as an easy first step toward a healthier lifestyle!
Nutrition Facts Behind the Recipe
- Using lean ground turkey instead of regular breakfast sausage lowers the fat content.
- Sugar-free maple syrup, parsley, poultry seasonings, fennel seeds, and onion powder add flavor with less sugar and sodium than store-bought sauces.
Author’s Recipe Selection
https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/guilt-free-breakfast-sausage-patties
Guilt-Free Breakfast Sausage Patties
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, SidesDifficulty: Easy14
servings10
minutes10
minutes2
pattiesIngredients
2 lbs lean ground turkey
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 28 servings and shape into 2-inch patties.
- In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, cook patties 3-5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center. Ensure patties reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve immediately.
Recipe Source:
American Diabetes Association | Diabetes Food Hub
Reference:
American Diabetes Association