Breakfast: Cilantro-Pear Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Making your own breakfast sausage is easier than you might think. Pear adds a subtle sweetness to this spiced breakfast side. Serve with eggs and fruit to complete the meal.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey breast
3/4 cup diced unpeeled pear
3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided

Instructions

Combine first 10 ingredients in a medium bowl. Shape into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 patties; cook 4 minutes. Turn patties over, and cook 3 minutes or until done. Remove patties from pan; drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and remaining patties.

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