Turkey-Apple Sausage Patties w/ Brown Rice and Carrot Slices

Today's Menu: Turkey-Apple Sausage Patties w/ Brown Rice and Carrot Slices

We have really had a streak of just gorgeous Fall Days throughout this area, Cool mornings and sunny afternoons with highs in the 60's and 70's. After an early morning Breakfast I went and got the car washed and then to the store to pick up a few items for myself and my Mom. Came home and had the cart out the rest of the afternoon soaking up this beautiful day! For dinner tonight a new recipe. i prepared Turkey-Apple Sausage Patties w/ Brown Rice and Carrot Slices.








I came across this recipe in yesterday's newspaper and wanted to try it right away, Turkey-Apple Sausage Patties! I love anything Turkey and add an Apple to have to try it. From what the article said the recipe comes from a book by Jessica Fisher by the name of Good Cheap Eats, and if this recipe is an indication of the recipes in the book it's a recipe book you should be checking out, I just ordered a copy off Amazon.

To prepare it I'll need; 1 pound Jennie - O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, 1 small Apple, peeled and grated (about 1/2 cup), 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon dried Parsley, 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1/4 teaspoon dried Thyme, 1/4 teaspoon freshly Ground Black Pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian Paprika, 1/4 teaspoon Rubbed Sage, and 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper. What a line-up of Herbs! Then to make it, In a medium-size bowl, mix all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a round patty. Then in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties until cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. Done! They fry up to a beautiful golden brown. The Jennie - O Turkey combined with the Granny Smith Apple and the array of herbs make a mouth-watering Sausage Patties!








For one side dish I made some Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice. Love Uncle Ben's, delicious and easy to make. Just microwave and serve! Then I also heated a small can of Del Monte Sliced Carrots and baked a loaf of Kroger Bakery Harvest Grain Bread. For dessert/snack later tonight some sliced Cracker Barrel 2% Sharp Cheddar and Ritz Whole Grain Crackers.









TURKEY-APPLE SAUSAGE PATTIES

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey
1 small apple, peeled and grated (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper


Directions:

1. In a medium-size bowl, mix all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a round patty.

2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties until cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.

* Make it ahead: The patties can be formed 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated until ready to cook. Cooked patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.