Cajun-Spiced Turkey

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Cajun-Spiced Turkey
45 min.
12
500kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner table with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion? Introducing our Cajun-Spiced Turkey, a delightful main course that is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with mouthwatering spices that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe is designed to serve 12 people, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or any festive celebration.

Imagine the aroma of a perfectly roasted turkey, seasoned with a blend of Cajun spices, filling your kitchen as it cooks to golden perfection. The combination of coarsely chopped celery, green bell pepper, and onion adds a savory depth to the dish, while the olive oil ensures a juicy and tender turkey. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and a total cooking time that allows you to relax and enjoy the company of your guests, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious.

Whether you’re serving it for lunch or dinner, this Cajun-Spiced Turkey is sure to impress. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, you can indulge without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  celery stalks coarsely chopped
  •  bell pepper green coarsely chopped
  • 12 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 12 pound turkey dry
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Set a rack inside a large heavy roasting pan. Season turkey lightly inside and out with salt and pepper, then with spice mix, massaging it into the skin.
  2. Transfer turkey, breast side down, to prepared pan and refrigerate, uncovered, overnight.
  3. Remove turkey from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  5. Mix celery, pepper, and onion in a medium bowl. Fill turkey cavities with vegetable mixture, scattering any remaining vegetables over bottom of roasting pan.
  6. Brush turkey with oil.
  7. Roast turkey, basting occasionally, for 1 hour. Using paper towels, flip turkey. Roast, basting occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 1-1 1/2 hours longer.
  8. Transfer to a platter.
  9. Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories500kcal
Protein57.08%
Fat41.78%
Carbs1.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.42
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
28.41652162697%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.47mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:500.19kcal
25.01%
Fat:22.74g
34.98%
Saturated Fat:5.41g
33.81%
Carbohydrates:1.39g
0.46%
Net Carbohydrates:1.04g
0.38%
Sugar:0.82g
0.92%
Cholesterol:231.88mg
77.29%
Sodium:361.65mg
15.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:69.89g
139.78%
Vitamin B3:24.64mg
123.18%
Vitamin B6:1.96mg
98.14%
Selenium:68.65µg
98.07%
Vitamin B12:3.93µg
65.48%
Phosphorus:594.23mg
59.42%
Zinc:5.76mg
38.42%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.38%
Vitamin B5:2.64mg
26.35%
Potassium:754.33mg
21.55%
Magnesium:82.63mg
20.66%
Iron:2.83mg
15.74%
Copper:0.26mg
12.98%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.98%
Vitamin C:8.66mg
10.5%
Vitamin K:9.38µg
8.94%
Vitamin D:0.97µg
6.44%
Folate:25.41µg
6.35%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.68%
Vitamin A:219.27IU
4.39%
Calcium:39.1mg
3.91%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.78%
Fiber:0.35g
1.42%
Source:Epicurious