Reduced-Fat Italian Sausage Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup textured vegetable protein ( tvp)
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 tsp beef bouillon (optional)
1/2 lb 93% lean ground beef
1/4 cup white onion, minced
2 tbsp dry red wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 tsp fennel or 1 1/4 tsp anise seeds
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp salt (again , omit if using cooking wine)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes ( i use a spoonful for more spice)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp bay leaf, crushed

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the dry TVP, hot water, and bouillon (if using). Let sit for about 10 minutes, or until all of the water is absored.
By hand, combine the TVP with the ground beef; mix very well.
Gently mix in the remaining ingredients (also by hand).
Saute in a skillet over medium-high until beef is cooked.
Great in any recipe (spaghetti, pizza, stuffed peppers, etc.) Freezes well.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	119.1 Kcal (499 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.41g	5%
Cholesterol	26.09mg	9%
Sodium	381.52mg	16%
Potassium	320.52mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.17g	2%
Sugars	2.81g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.52g	10%
Protein	15.03g	30%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	36.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	137.76 Kcal (577 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.94g	5%
Cholesterol	30.17mg	9%
Sodium	441.27mg	16%
Potassium	370.72mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.13g	2%
Sugars	3.25g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.92g	10%
Protein	17.38g	30%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	41.9mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.2

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

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