Salvadorian Roasted Turkey Recipe

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Salvadorian Roasted Turkey
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  1. Place an oven rack in the topmost position and preheat oven on the broil setting. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Place tomatoes and bell pepper onto the baking sheet, cut-side down. Broil on top rack of preheated oven until the skins begin to blacken, about 5 minutes. Place charred vegetables into a bowl and seal with plastic wrap to steam until their skins loosen. Lower oven rack to accommodate a roasting pan, and turn oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  3. Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a roasting pan (or skillet large enough to fit the turkey), and place over medium-high heat. When hot, add the turkey and sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Once the turkey has been browned, place breast side up into the roasting pan, and stuff with quartered apples and olives. Set aside.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ancho chiles, pumpkin seeds, and bay leaves. Cook and stir until the pumpkin seeds begin to smell toasted, about 5 minutes, then pour the mixture into a blender.
  5. Once the tomatoes and peppers have steamed enough that the skins have loosened, remove and discard the skins. Place tomatoes, green peppers, and onion into the blender with the pumpkin seeds. Blend until you have a thick, smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding a little liquid from the olives if desired.
  6. Brush the sauce onto the turkey, and place into preheated oven. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the meaty part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 3 hours, basting occasionally.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1420.95 Kcal (5949 kJ)
Calories from fat 538.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.87g 92%
Cholesterol 405.78mg 135%
Sodium 1143.6mg 48%
Potassium 6047.62mg 129%
Total Carbs 89.98g 30%
Sugars 63.72g 255%
Dietary Fiber 22.81g 91%
Protein 141.85g 284%
Vitamin C 382.2mg 637%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 56.2mg 312%
Calcium 375mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.52 Kcal (220 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.21g 92%
Cholesterol 15mg 135%
Sodium 42.27mg 48%
Potassium 223.52mg 129%
Total Carbs 3.33g 30%
Sugars 2.36g 255%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 91%
Protein 5.24g 284%
Vitamin C 14.1mg 637%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 99%
Iron 2.1mg 312%
Calcium 13.9mg 37%

* 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

  • 32.6
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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