Arugula Pesto, Egg and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches

Health score
28%
Arugula Pesto, Egg and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches
20 min.
2
767kcal

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Start your day off right with a delicious and nutritious breakfast that combines the peppery flavor of arugula with the savory goodness of turkey sausage and eggs. Our Arugula Pesto, Egg, and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches are not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but they also pack a flavorful punch that will keep you satisfied throughout the morning.

The star of this recipe is the homemade arugula pesto, which is a vibrant blend of fresh arugula, crunchy sliced almonds, and rich Parmesan cheese, all brought together with a drizzle of olive oil. This pesto adds a unique twist to your traditional breakfast sandwich, elevating it to a gourmet level. Paired with perfectly cooked turkey sausage patties and fluffy scrambled eggs, each bite is a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Served on toasted whole wheat English muffins and topped with creamy provolone cheese, these sandwiches are not only delicious but also a wholesome choice for brunch or a hearty breakfast. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this meal guilt-free. Whether you're fueling up for a busy day ahead or enjoying a leisurely weekend brunch, these breakfast sandwiches are sure to impress. Give them a try and experience the perfect blend of health and indulgence!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula 
  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced
  • small clove garlic peeled
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  •  diestel breakfast sausage 
  •  eggs 
  • serving salt and pepper 
  • tablespoon arugula 
  • slices provolone cheese 
  •  muffins whole wheat split english toasted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. In food processor, place arugula, almonds, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until coarsely chopped. With processor running, slowly pour in olive oil, processing until blended. Scrape pesto into container with lid. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil.
  3. Add sausage patties; cook until browned and meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F.
  4. Remove sausage patties from skillet; drain on paper towels.
  5. In small bowl, beat eggs well with whisk. In same skillet over medium-low heat, add eggs; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir egg to scramble, cooking until just about set. Stir in pesto; cook until set.
  6. Place 1 slice of provolone cheese on bottom halves of English muffins. Top each with sausage patty and eggs. Cover with top halves of muffins.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories767kcal
Protein18.22%
Fat64.54%
Carbs17.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
79.5
Glycemic Load
0.7
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
36.283478550289%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.57mg
Catechin
0.29mg
Epigallocatechin
0.6mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
2.22mg
Kaempferol
13.14mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:767.49kcal
38.37%
Fat:56.29g
86.6%
Saturated Fat:15.28g
95.49%
Carbohydrates:33.84g
11.28%
Net Carbohydrates:26.52g
9.64%
Sugar:6.76g
7.51%
Cholesterol:300.54mg
100.18%
Sodium:1162.6mg
50.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.76g
71.51%
Manganese:1.73mg
86.71%
Selenium:56.01µg
80.01%
Phosphorus:714.33mg
71.43%
Calcium:679.75mg
67.98%
Vitamin E:9.31mg
62.08%
Vitamin K:61.51µg
58.58%
Vitamin B2:0.86mg
50.52%
Magnesium:146.43mg
36.61%
Zinc:4.98mg
33.19%
Vitamin A:1651.41IU
33.03%
Fiber:7.32g
29.3%
Folate:109.07µg
27.27%
Iron:4.56mg
25.34%
Vitamin B12:1.44µg
24%
Copper:0.47mg
23.58%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.42%
Vitamin B3:4.32mg
21.58%
Vitamin B5:2.05mg
20.48%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
20.12%
Potassium:665.15mg
19%
Vitamin D:1.9µg
12.69%
Vitamin C:6.27mg
7.6%