Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey Recipe

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs) and place in a roasting pan with a lid.

In a small bowl combine olive oil garlic powder dried basil ground sage salt and black pepper. Using a basting brush apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan and cover.

Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove bird from oven and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.