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Washing
Wash and clean the turkey thoroughly.
- Serving Size 1 Large Piece (50 g)
- Calories92.7 kcal
- Carbs1.8 g (7.3 kcal)
- Protein9.3 g (37.2 kcal)
- Fats5.4 g (48.2 kcal)
Roasted turkey recipe
Roasted turkey is a good source of protein, lutein, beta carotene, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and an excellent source of selenium, and niacin. HINT: Do not eat more than one medium piece per day as it contains high saturated fat and cholesterol.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 32 persons
Ingredients
Turkey
1000 Grams
Butter
150 Grams
Olive oil
2 Table Spoon
Parsley
50 Grams
Lemon juice
4 Table Spoon
Garlic small clove
50 Grams
Onion small
250 Grams
Salt
2 Tea Spoon
Black pepper powder
2 Table Spoon
Instructions
1
2
Prepare a butter mixture
First, heat butter in a pan kept over medium flame. Once the butter melts add lemon juice and a 1 pinch of thyme leaves and parsley in the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes and keep aside until needed next.
3
Preparation
Now, take the whole turkey and keep it on a large pan. Generously sprinkle salt and pepper all over the turkey and in the turkey cavity. Then stuff the cavity with thyme leaves, lemon wedges, chopped onion and garlic. Brush the turkey with the butter mixture prepared.
4
Baking
Now, preheat oven at 350 degree Celsius. Place the marinated turkey with breast side up on the roasting rack set in a metal-roasting pan for 2 hours.
5
Serving
Once done, remove the turkey and cover with a foil for at least 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Label
Roasted turkey
- Serving Size1 Large Piece (50 g)
- Calories92.7 kcal
- Carbs1.8 g
- Fiber0.5 g
- Sugar0.6 g
- Protein9.3 g
- Fat5.4 g
- Saturated fat2.7 g
- Mono unsaturated fat1.8 g
- Poly unsaturated fat0.4 g
- Cholesterol33.2 mg
- Sodium295.0 mg
Also Known As
Glycemic Index
30 Low
Low glycemic impact due to fat slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- Take a short walk after eating to help regulate blood sugar
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Roasted turkey | TIlapia | Chicken alfredo | Cauliflower rice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 92.7 kcal | 135.4 kcal | 404.4 kcal | 665.7 kcal |
| Carbs | 1.8 g | 2.3 g | 24.4 g | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 0.9 g | 7.9 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 5.4 g | 13.6 g | 30.6 g | 70.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.1 g | 1 g | 6.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g | 0.3 g | 1.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 295 mg | 192.8 mg | 429.2 mg | 350.8 mg |
| Cholesterol | 33.2 mg | 35.6 mg | 45.3 mg | 0 mg |
