ROAST TURKEY
Per serving : 380kCal / Carbs 3g / Protein 65g / Fat 12g
Ingredients
1 Whole Turkey (approx 4kg)
2 Carrots (peeled & chopped)
2 Brown Onion (chopped)
3 Celery Stalks (chopped)
1/2 Lemon (cut into wedges)
100g Butter
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Dried Basil
1 tsp Ground Sage
How to make it
- Start by preheating oven to 165°C/325°F/gas 4.
- Insert half the onions, carrots and celery, along with the lemon, into the cavity.
- Place the turkey in a large roasting dish with the remaining vegetables.
- In a small saucepan melt the butter along with the garlic powder, basil and sage.
- Brush the turkey with the butter (reserving some for later) and cover with foil.
- Place in the oven and cook for 75-90 minutes.
- Remove the turkey half way and baste with extra butter and again towards the end of the cooking time.
- Allow the turkey to rest for 25 minutes before carving.