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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Eating Clean Thanksgiving dinner - Pomegranate-Glazed Stuffed Roast Turkey

Here is a great recipe from the Eating Clean Magazine -  
Pomegranate-Glazed Stuffed Roast Turkey!




Serves 14
Makes 30 minutes
Total time 4 to 4 1/2 hours (includes roasting)


INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • Zest 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 14- to 16-lb turkey, defrosted and brought to room temperature
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 recipe Mushroom & Leek Stuffing, at room temperature

INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, stir together rosemary, lemon zest, pepper and salt. Set aside.
  2. Prep turkey, following the Step-By-Step Turkey Prep Guide.
  3. Transfer turkey to oven and roast for a total time of 3½ to 4½ hours. While turkey roasts, make Pomegranate Glaze. After 2 hours of cooking, loosely cover turkey with foil to prevent over-browning. When turkey is 20 to 30 minutes from being done (meat temperature registers about 160°F), uncover and baste with half of Pomegranate Glaze. The turkey is done when juices run clear and a meat thermometer registers 180°F when inserted into the deepest part of the thigh and 165°F when inserted into the center of stuffing in the body cavity.
  4. Remove turkey from oven and let rest for 20 minutes. Add remaining ¼ cup broth to remaining Pomegranate Glaze and reheat on low until hot but not bubbling. Spoon stuffing out of neck and body cavity and transfer to a serving bowl. Remove turkey skin and carve. Drizzle each serving with 2 tsp Pomegranate Glaze and serve.

Timesaving Tip: Complete the Step-By-Step Turkey Prep Guide through Step Six up to 1 day ahead of your Thanksgiving dinner. Cover and refrigerate turkey. Stuff turkey just before roasting to prevent bacteria growth.

NUTRIENTS per serving
(4 oz skinless white meat, 1/2 cup stuffing, 2 tsp glaze):

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 4 g
  • Sat. Fat: 2 g
  • Carbs: 36 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugars: 10 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Sodium: 530 mg
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

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