Herb Roasted Turkey

Have a warm, delicious turkey any night of the week with this easy to make recipe.

Thursday, October 7th 2010, 10:13 am

By: News 9


Servings: 10  Serving Size: 4 oz

Ingredients:

12 lb Turkey, giblets removed, washed inside and out
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs oregano
2 sprigs sage
3 sprigs fresh parsley
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp dry White Wine
2 Tbsp Paprika
Fresh ground pepper to taste
3 ea small oranges, unpeeled and cut into wedges
2 ea onions, cut into wedges
1 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. With your fingers, lift up the skin covering the turkey breast.

3. Slip the thyme, oregano, sage and parsley underneath the skin.

4. Combine the oil, wine, paprika and pepper in a medium bowl.

5. Rub this mixture over the surface of the turkey.

6. Place the oranges and onions inside the turkey.

7. Place the turkey, breast side down, in a roasting pan.

8. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.

9. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.

10. Roast for 20-25 minutes per pound, basting periodically.

11. Halfway through, place turkey breast side up.

12. During last 45 minutes of roasting, remove cover.

13. Continue to roast until the leg moves easily and juices run clear.

14. Let stand for 20 minutes to help juices settle for easier carving.

Nutrition Facts per Serving

• Calories: 240, Total Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 75 mg, Sodium: 80 mg, Dietary Fiber: 1 g

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