Ingredients:

• 1 lb. 90-93% lean ground turkey 
• ½  to 1 cup finely minced apples   
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried sage or 5 leaves fresh sage
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. crushed fennel seed
• ½ to 1 tsp. salt
• ½ to 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1–2 Tbsp. cooking fat of choice
• 2 tablespoons wheat bran (optional) 

Instructions:

1. Combine turkey (or chicken), diced apple, spices, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly with a large spoon or your hands.
2. Using wet hands, form the meat mixture into 12 small patties (Thin is good because they will shrink and fatten up in the pan a bit).
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add oil/fat (about ½ Tbsp. per batch of patties, depending on the size of your pan and whether or not it’s non-stick).
4. Add the patties to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd them or it’s difficult to flip them and they won’t brown as well. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned and no longer pink in the center.
5. Remove patties to a plate lined with a paper towel and repeat with remaining oil and turkey mixture.
6. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days – may be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe {2 patties} -- Calories: 105 -- Fat: 5 g -- Sodium: 260 mg -- Carbohydrate: 2 g (Fiber: 0 g -- Sugar: 0 g) -- Protein: 14 g