Cilantro-Pear Turkey Breakfast Sausage

• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• 3/4 cup diced unpeeled pear
• 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided

1. Combine first 10 ingredients in a medium bowl. Shape into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 patties; cook 4 minutes. Turn patties over, and cook 3 minutes or until done. Remove patties from pan; drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and remaining patties.
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turkey breast, unpeeled pear, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro, sage, salt, ground cumin, ground allspice, red pepper, canola oil

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cilantro-pear-turkey-sausage (may not work)