Sausage might not top your list of healthy foods, but you can still enjoy it without wrecking your health goals. The trick it to choose low-fat versions and make sure you are sticking to one serving size instead of eating it all. Building the fat and calories that sausage contains into your meal plan allows you to enjoy a favorite without going overboard. The following recipes make sausage the star of the show in a healthy and nutritious way. Enjoy!

1 Light Pasta Bake with Chicken Sausage, Mozzarella, Spinach and Tomatoes

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You get to enjoy the sausage here with all the health benefits of tomatoes and spinach.

2 Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet

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Cabbage is surprisingly healthy and filling so you won't need much sausage to make this a complete meal.

3 Scotch Eggs

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The eggs here are loaded with protein and the bit of sausage wrapped around it is tasty without being too heavy.

4 Cheese, Potato and Smoked Sausage Casserole

food,dish,cuisine,produce,land plant, Source: Joleans Cheese Potato And Smoked
OK, this one might be a super healthy conscious choice, but it sure tastes good! Save it for your splurge day.

5 Tantalizing Jambalaya

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All that tomato sauce and those veggies turn this into a nutrient packed meal you can feel good about eating.

6 Paleo Breakfast Muffin

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This will start your day out right without being to heavy and calorie filled.

7 Cheesy Smoked Sausage Skillet

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A moderate portion of this is all you need to be satisfied and happy.

8 One Pot Smoked Sausage and Pasta Skillet

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Sub whole wheat pasta and this meal becomes instantly healthier.

9 Skillet Italian Sausage and Peppers

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Peppers are packed with vitamin C, so you can feel great about having this for dinner.

10 Oven Roasted Smoked Sausage Potatoes

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This decadent side dish pairs really well with grilled chicken or baked fish.

11 Saucy Hungarian Red Potato Goulash with Smoked Sausage and Savory Caramelized Onions

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All the flavor in this dish means you can eat just one serving and be done.

12 Dirty Rice

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What a wonderful complete meal this makes!

13 Surf and Turf Paleo Hot Skillet Dish

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Stir-fry is healthy because it's loaded with veggies and is cooked in just a small amount of cooking oil.

14 Biscuits and Gravy

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Here's another meal to save for your cheat day.

15 Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Forget the noodles and use spaghetti squash instead. You'll never miss the pasta.

16 Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Sausage and Tomatoes

food,dish,produce,vegetable,cuisine, Source: Recipe: Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken

Chicken sausage is a healthier pick that pork or beef. Try it - you'll like it.

17 Sausage and Pepperoni Stromboli

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You can certainly enjoy strombolis if you're trying to be healthy. Just stick to one serving.

18 One Pot Andouille Sausage Skillet Pasta

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This meal is totally worth the effort.

19 Lasagna Roll Ups

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These are perfect for portion control.

20 Pancake Muffins with Sausage

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These are another preportioned meal that helps you enjoy sausage without getting crazy.

21 Kale White Bean and Sausage Soup

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This is perfect for any night of the week.

22 Sausage, Potatoes, Carrots, Peppers, Onions and Herbs

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You get lots of flavor and tons of vitamins and minerals when you make this yummy meal.

23 Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

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You are going to love this!

24 Spicy Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

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This knock off recipe from Olive Garden is so good you won't be able to resist it.

25 Sausage and Peppers

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Peppers are loaded with nutrients so don't pass up this delicious dish.

26 Loaded with Veggies

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All those Brussels sprouts are loaded with fiber and vitamin C. And they taste good too!

27 Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

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Share this with a loved one and you can keep your calorie intake in check.

28 White Beans with Spinach and Sausage

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This meal in a bowl has just the right amount of sausage.

29 Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll

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Here's another way to control your intake and keep it to one link.

See a recipe you're dying to try? Which one? What other ideas do you have for sausage?

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