Breakfast · High fiber
Herbed Turkey Breakfast Patties
Herbed turkey breakfast patties with a deliberate mix of fiber, protein, color, and satisfying texture.
Mise en place
Ingredients
For 1 serving
- 6 oz lean ground turkey
- ¼ cup grated zucchini
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp rubbed sage
- Olive-oil cooking spray
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Step by step
Method
- 01
Mix lean ground turkey, grated zucchini, chopped parsley, and rubbed sage gently in a bowl.
- 02
Shape the mixture into two thin patties and lightly coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
- 03
Cook over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat to prevent scorching.
- 04
Cook the poultry until the thickest part reaches 165°F on a food thermometer.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition snapshot
Use these estimates as a planning aid. Brands, substitutions, and portion size can change the numbers.
Authenticity & sources
Original DiabeticCookland recipe
Recipe origin. DiabeticCookland developed this measured ingredient list and cooking method. It is not copied from, endorsed by, or presented as a published recipe from another organization.
Nutrition guidance reviewed. The balanced-meal approach was informed by NIDDK · Healthy Living with Diabetes. This link is the guidance source—not a claim that the organization authored this recipe.
Food-safety standard. Doneness guidance follows the USDA safe-temperature chart.
Health note. Nutrition values remain estimates and this recipe has not been medically personalized. Use exact product labels when carbohydrate accuracy affects medication dosing.
