Loaded Turkey Sausage Dogs with Quick Slaw
Juicy fully-cooked turkey sausage served in a whole-wheat hot dog bun and topped with crisp, tangy cabbage slaw. A quick, kid-friendly hot dog alternative packed with high-quality lean protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Store leftover slaw and sausages separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Set a medium skillet over medium-high heat…
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Set a medium skillet over medium-high heat…
Set a medium skillet over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) and add olive oil.
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Place turkey sausage links into the hot…
Place turkey sausage links into the hot skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until heated through and lightly browned on the outside, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Look for: heated through and lightly browned on the outside
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Whisk together Greek yogurt
While the sausage heats, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth to create the dressing.
Look for: smooth to create the dressing
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Stir shredded cabbage into the yogurt mixture…
Stir shredded cabbage into the yogurt mixture until evenly coated to make the quick slaw.
Look for: evenly coated to make the quick slaw
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Warm whole-wheat hot dog buns in the…
Warm whole-wheat hot dog buns in the skillet or a toaster for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Look for: lightly toasted
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Place one cooked turkey sausage inside each…
Place one cooked turkey sausage inside each warmed bun, top generously with the quick cabbage slaw, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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