47 Healthy Sausage Recipes

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47 Healthy Sausage Recipes2/47 Italian Sausage Veggie Skillet 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Sausage Veggie Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love Italian sausage sandwiches, but because the bread isn’t diet-friendly for me, I created this recipe to satisfy my craving. If you like some heat, use hot peppers in place of the sweet peppers. —Tina Howells, Salem, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 251 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic

exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch

exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 3/47 Chorizo Pumpkin Pasta 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a busy student, and this spicy-sweet pasta makes a perfect quick dinner. Even better, it works on a bigger scale to feed a bunch of friends. —Christine Yang, Syracuse, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 471 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 847mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 4/47 Sausage-Egg Burritos 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I try to eat healthy, but finding new meals for breakfast is a challenge. By adding tomatoes, spinach and garlic to traditional eggs and egg whites, we can have a dish that is both light and satisfying.—Wendy G. Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan. Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 258 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 5/47 Sausage-Topped White Pizza Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

Pizza is easily one of my favorite dishes to prepare

30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love cooking, and I learned from Nana and Mom. Pizza is easily one of my favorite dishes to prepare. I switched up this recipe to make it my own. —Tracy Brown, River Edge, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 242 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 504mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat. 6/47 Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the

Try it with a squirt of Sriracha

Recipe Creator: My colorful Lo Mein is a lighter version of the classic Chinese dish that everyone at our table loves. Try it with a squirt of Sriracha. —Loanne Chiu, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 266 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 7/47 Israeli Couscous & Chicken Sausage Skillet 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Israeli Couscous & Chicken Sausage Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: Our comfort food is a big plate of sausage with couscous

the Recipe Creator: Our comfort food is a big plate of sausage with couscous. Add some onion, celery, a little heat and a sprinkle of feta. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 343 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 694mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 8/47 Pizza Spaghetti 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The idea for this recipe came to me when I saw someone dip a slice of

pizza into a pasta dish

pizza into a pasta dish. My wife and kids love it, and so do my friends! —Robert Smith, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 354 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 512mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat. 9/47 Italian Sausage Orzo 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Sausage Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This light dish is perfect for any night of the week, and it looks as good as

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat

it tastes! If you have leftover sauteed mushrooms or other vegetables, toss them in as well. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 265 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 10/47 Sausage Zucchini Skillet 14 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice—or noodles—to make a complete meal-in-one. —Debby Abel, Flat

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch

Rock, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups sausage mixture with 1/2 cup cooked rice: 262 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch. 11/47 Spicy Roasted Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Roasted Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to share my cooking, and this hearty sheet-pan dinner has built a reputation for being tasty. People have

actually approached me in public to ask for the recipe

actually approached me in public to ask for the recipe. —Laurie Sledge, Brandon, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 257 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 12/47 Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 40 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sure makes life easy having this tasty dish stashed away in the freezer! Another plus, you

throw it all in the slow cooker—no skillet necessary

throw it all in the slow cooker—no skillet necessary. —Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup jambalaya with 2/3 cup cooked rice: 387 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 13/47 Mediterranean One-Dish Meal 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe one night while improvising with what I had on hand. I love to make simple, healthful,

one-dish meals with lots of vegetables

one-dish meals with lots of vegetables. Feta and Greek olives give this one a depth of flavor people seem to love. —Donna Jesser, Everett, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 307 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 845mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. 14/47 Bean Soup with Sausage 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bean Soup with Sausage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soup is so simple to put together with ingredients you might keep on hand, and

it’s delicious, too

it’s delicious, too. The broth with potato, meat and vegetables makes it so satisfying. —Gail Wilkerson, House Springs, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 160 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 15/47 Chicken Sausages with Peppers 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken sausage is lower in calories compared to its pork counterpart, but it doesn’t skimp on the bold, savory flavors you love. Try it with

sweet, crunchy bell peppers for a fast and healthy dinner

sweet, crunchy bell peppers for a fast and healthy dinner. —Deborah Schaefer, Durand, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 208 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 16/47 Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Finding healthy recipes the family will eat is a challenge. This elegant squash is

one we love, and it works with pork or chicken sausage, too

one we love, and it works with pork or chicken sausage, too. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed squash half: 302 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat. 17/47 Sausage Orecchiette Pasta 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Orecchiette Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted this orecchiette pasta recipe to be like my favorite Italian restaurant version, only lighter—and tastier. I often

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