Easy Herb Roasted Turkey

Name: Easy Herb Roasted Turkey
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 pound) whole turkey; 3/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon ground sage; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups water

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Ingredients

1 (12 pound) whole turkey ⓘ
3/4 cup olive oil ⓘ
2 tablespoons garlic powder ⓘ
2 teaspoons dried basil ⓘ
1 teaspoon ground sage ⓘ
1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon black pepper ⓘ
2 cups water ⓘ

Instructions

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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

517 kcal 26% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.8g 30% DV

Total Fat 36.9g 47% DV

Carbs 42.3g 15% DV

Fiber 17.4g 62% DV

Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9853.5mg 100% DV

Potassium 766.5mg 16% DV

Cholesterol 22.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 149.8mcg 17% DV

Vitamin C 12.7mg 14% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 591.8mg 46% DV

Iron 11.8mg 65% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).