Turkey Scented with Lemon, Olives, and Garlic

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Wine Pairings

This simple way of enhancing the flavour 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

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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