Description
Wake up to these savory, high-protein Spinach and Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausages! Packed with tender spinach and aromatic sage, thyme, and paprika, they’re juicy, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep. Low-carb, gluten-free, and ready in 35 minutes—serve them with eggs, on a breakfast sandwich, or crumbled into a morning scramble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen spinach (about 4 ounces), defrosted and squeezed dry*
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Defrost the frozen spinach, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, squeezed spinach, sage, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, onion powder, and olive oil.
- Mix until just combined; avoid over‑mixing to keep the sausages tender.
- Form the mixture into 8 even patties or links.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 4‑5 minutes per side, or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a plate and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of maple syrup. These sausages keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. To make dairy-free, ensure your turkey is pure (no added dairy).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 link (approx 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: breakfast, sausage, turkey, spinach, high protein, low carb