Herb-Roasted Turkey Recipe

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Herb-Roasted Turkey
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Directions:

  1. Rub the surface of the turkey and sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper. Place 12 sprigs of thyme in cavity.
  2. In a large heavy roasting pan, place onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns and remaining thyme sprigs. Place the turkey, breast side up, over vegetables. Drizzle butter over turkey and sprinkle with minced herbs.
  3. Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours. Remove foil; bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting every 20 minutes.
  4. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns; thicken pan drippings for gravy if desired. Yield: 12-14 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 843.24 Kcal (3530 kJ)
Calories from fat 360.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.11g 62%
Cholesterol 401.82mg 134%
Sodium 1212.91mg 51%
Potassium 1335.06mg 28%
Total Carbs 5.21g 2%
Sugars 2.43g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 117.22g 234%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 83.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.29 Kcal (579 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.58g 62%
Cholesterol 65.9mg 134%
Sodium 198.92mg 51%
Potassium 218.95mg 28%
Total Carbs 0.85g 2%
Sugars 0.4g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 6%
Protein 19.22g 234%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 30%
Calcium 13.8mg 8%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.9
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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