Yield: 12 Food Cost: 25 Establishment: Restaurant, Catering Operation, Business and Industry Account   Ethnicity: New American   Meal Type: Brunch, Breakfast   Preparation Method: Griddle   Product Type: Ground Turkey   Dish Type: Sausage

Ingredients

1-1/2 Pounds GROUND TURKEY

1/3 Cup maple syrup

2 Teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 Teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 Teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

1/4 Teaspoon salt

1/8 Teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1/2 Cup frozen (IQF) blueberries, well drained

1/4 Cup fresh parsley, chopped

Place ground turkey in a stainless steel bowl. Add maple syrup, lemon juice, spices and herbs. Mix well. Fold in blueberries. Scale out and form into 2-ounce patties. Cook patties on a preheated 325 degree F. griddle until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Serve hot on warm plates with a breakfast entree. Garnish plate with chopped parsley.

This recipe was developed by Daniel Brule, Certified Dietary Manager, Manatee Glens Hospital in Bradenton, FL. The sausage recipe was the award winning breakfast recipe in the NTF "Turkey with a Twist" National Recipe Competition.

Chef: Daniel Brule Chef Daniel Brule is a graduate of the CIA and has worked in a variety of food service fields, including hotel operations, in-flight service, business & industry and healthcare. As the dietary director of a busy rehabilitation hospital, Chef Daniel supervises patient dining and staff catering. Restaurant: Manatee Glens Hospital Location: Florida

Nutrition Facts Calories 126   % Daily Value* Total Fat 5g 38% Cholesterol 41mg Sodium 93mg Total Carbohydrate 8g Protein 11g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4