Diet Herb Roasted Turkey (Diabetic) Recipe
3 1/2 lb (to 4 lb) boneless turkey breast
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 paprika
4 green onions, trimmed of ends and t, ops
Directions
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.
Servings: 10
Source: The U.C.S.D. Healthy Diet for Diabetics
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