Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 3hrs30 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 4hrs15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 1 (12 pound) turkey

Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

Ingredients

1 (12 pound) whole turkey

¾ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon ground sage

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 cups water

Breaded Turkey Breasts

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Easy Herb-Roasted Turkey

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 596.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 68.2g 136%

Carbohydrates: 0.9g

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 33.7g 52%

Saturated Fat: 8.3g 41%

Cholesterol: 198.3mg 66%

Vitamin A Iu: 19.2IU

Niacin Equivalents: 24.8mg 190%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 64%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 17.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 69.5mg 7%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 62.4mg 22%

Potassium: 696.4mg 20%

Sodium: 311.3mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 303.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.