Herb Roasted Turkey (Diabetic) Recipe

3.50 lb (to 4 lb) Boneless turkey b
2.00 lg Garlic cloves, thinly slice
0.50 ts Salt
1.00 tb Chopped fresh rosemary OR
1.00 ts Dried rosemary
2.00 ts Chopped fresh thyme OR
0.50 ts Dried thyme
Paprika
4.00 Green onions, trimmed of en

1. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Loosen lining under
skin with a knife. Pull skin back, leaving it attached
along one edge.
2. Make cuts in surface of turkey and insert
garlic slices. Combine salt and herbs. Sprinkle
turkey with half the mixture. Replace skin and secure
with toothpicks.
3. Sprinkle turkey with remaining herb mixture and
paprika.
4. Place turkey in a roasting pan. Fold green
onions in half lenthhwise and place inside the cavity
of the turkey breast.
5. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F. oven for 2 to
2 1/2 hours to an internal temperature of 170 degrees
F. or until meat is no longer pink. Let stand 10
minutes before slicing.

MICROWAVE
Prepare turkey as described in steps 1 thru 3
above. Place in a glass baking dish, skin side down.
Cover with plastic wrap, turning back one corner
to vent. Cook in microwave on HIGH for 11 minutes.
Turn skin side up and place onions underneath breast.
Cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes. Total cooking
time should be approximately 7 to 10 minutes per pound
of turkey. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Nutritional information per 3 ounce serving:
calories - 154, protein - 28 gm., fat - 4 gm.,
carbohydrates - <1 gm., cholesterol - 71 mg., sodium -
154 mg., potassium - 269 mg., fiber - 0.2 gm.
Diabetic Exchanges: Lean Meat - 3.

FROM: The U.C.S.D. Healthy Diet for Diabetics
by: Susan Algert, M.S., R.D., Barbara Grasse, R.D.,
C.D.E., Annie Durning, M.S., R.D. copyright 1990.
Formatted to MM by Trish McKenna.



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Preparation Time: 0:00

Serves: 10

Is this Herb Roasted Turkey (Diabetic) Recipe Suitable for Diabetics?

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