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Apple Fennel Pork Sausage Patties
This savory classic is loaded with protein, high in fats and low in carbs. Also a great source of potassium which is beneficial for bone health, cardiovascular health and to build muscles. Serve this up alongside eggs for a great start to an energized day!
Serves 4-6
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground pork
- 1 1/2 cups apple, chopped (about 1 1/2 apples)
- 2 tbs. fennel seeds
- 1 tbs. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. ground sage
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- coconut oil for cooking
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, apple, spices, herbs, and salt. Mix well.
2. Form ground pork mixture into small breakfast patties.
3. Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until browned.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 6.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 496 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 32 g | 50 % |
| Saturated Fat 12 g | 62 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 14 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 142 mg | 47 % |
| Sodium 708 mg | 30 % |
| Potassium 668 mg | 19 % |
| Total Carbohydrate9Â g | 3Â % |
| Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4 % |
| Sugars 7 g | |
| Protein 40 g | 79 % |
| Vitamin A | 1Â % |
| Vitamin C | 35Â % |
| Calcium | 8Â % |
| Iron | 14Â % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
 
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