Turkey Scented with Lemon, Olives, and Garlic
Related recipes: Citrus,
Corn-Free, Dairy-Free, Delicious Living Magazine, Egg-Free,
Garlic, Herbs, Main Dishes, Olives,
Poultry, Soy-Free, Wheat-Free
This simple way of enhancing the flavor of a turkey can also be
used the next time you roast a chicken.
Preparation facts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients
3 lemons
1 large garlic bulb, cloves separated
15 large brine-cured black olives
1 Tbs (20g) salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)
1 tsp (4g) freshly ground pepper
4 sprigs rosemary, needles removed
Directions
Thinly slice the lemons. Coarsely chop the unpeeled garlic. In a
medium-size bowl, combine all ingredients. Place half in the cavity of the turkey. Stuff the
remaining under the skin.
Cook the turkey. Before serving, remove lemon slices and garlic from
under the skin. Combine with pan juices and add a cup or two of stock.
Simmer juices in a small pot over medium heat for 10 minutes. Strain
through a fine-mesh colander. Thicken with a Tbsp or so of cornstarch if you desire.
Season with salt and pepper, and use as a light sauce for the
turkey.
* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized
salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 139
Calories from Fat 63 (45%)
% Daily Value*
11%Total Fat 7g
6%Saturated
Fat 1.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
315%Sodium 7557mg
9%Potassium 311mg
8%Total
Carbohydrate 23g
18%Dietary
Fiber 4.4g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
4%Protein 2g