Easy Herb Roasted Turkey

Easy Herb Roasted Turkey
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Easy Herb Roasted Turkey a try. One portion of this dish contains about 16g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 129 calories. This recipe serves 54. It will be a hit at your Thanksgiving event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 4 hours and 15 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pepper, olive oil, salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

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.
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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.
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3
Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.
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4
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).
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5
Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs, 15 m.
Servings54
Health Score3
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