Lemon Herb Turkey
- SERVES
- 10
- COOK TIME
- 3 Hr
Fresh lemon and herbs make a perfect pairing in our Lemon Herb Turkey and a great addition to your diabetic Thanksgiving menu, too! You'll want to bring out this beautifully roasted turkey for everyone to see before carving it. We guarantee it!
What You'll Need
- 1 stick unsalted margarine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 1 fresh turkey, 10-12 lbs.
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 large bunch, fresh thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
What to Do
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add juice of lemon and chopped thyme leaves to the butter mixture. Set aside.
- Wash the turkey inside and out, and pat the outside dry. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan. Salt and pepper the inside of the turkey cavity. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved lemon, and quartered onion.
- Brush the outside of the turkey with the butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with string.
- Roast the turkey about 2-1/2 to 3 hours, or until the juices run clear. Remove the turkey to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil; let rest for 20 minutes.
- Slice the turkey and serve.
Notes
For more great healthy Thanksgiving recipe ideas, check out our collection of Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes: 20 Diabetic Recipes for Your Traditional Thanksgiving Menu.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 10
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 240
- Calories from Fat 112
- Total Fat 12g 19 %
- Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
- Trans Fat 1.7g 0 %
- Protein 29g 59 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 86mg 29 %
- Sodium 60mg 2 %
- Total Carbohydrates 1.8g 1 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
- Sugars 0.4g 0 %
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jthelander1231
Apr 07, 2016
This seems like a great recipe to make even when it's not Thanksgiving season!
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