Roast Turkey with Mushroom Sauce

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Roast Turkey with Mushroom Sauce
1005 min.
8
139kcal

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Indulge in the rich flavors of our Roast Turkey with Mushroom Sauce, a delightful dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions, this recipe combines the succulent taste of turkey with a savory mushroom sauce that is both vegetarian and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

Imagine the aroma of fresh herbs wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this mouthwatering meal. The turkey, seasoned to perfection and roasted to a golden brown, is complemented by a luscious sauce made from a medley of oyster and white mushrooms, simmered in a low-sodium chicken broth. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the earthy notes of tarragon and thyme.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also offers a wholesome caloric profile, with just 139 calories per serving. Whether served as an antipasti, starter, or appetizer, this roast turkey is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Pair it with a light, fruity Pinot Noir from Oregon, and you have a match made in culinary heaven. Get ready to create lasting memories around the table with this exquisite roast turkey recipe!

Ingredients

  • medium bay leaves dried
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • sprigs marjoram fresh
  • sprigs rosemary leaves fresh
  • 10 medium sage fresh
  • tablespoons tarragon fresh finely chopped
  • sprigs thyme sprigs fresh
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • medium onion 
  • cups oyster mushrooms thin
  • cups mushrooms white coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • sieve
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F.
  2. Remove turkey from the refrigerator and rest at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes. Rub entire bird with olive oil and season inside and out with salt and pepper. Peel and quarter one onion.
  3. Place onion, sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, and bay leaves in turkey’s cavity.
  4. Place turkey on an oiled roasting rack, set in a roasting pan, and roast for 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F. Baste turkey every 45 minutes. When the internal temperature of the turkey’s thigh reaches 160°F, it’s done. (Total roasting time is roughly 12 minutes per pound.) While turkey is roasting, start to make the mushroom sauce.
  5. Combine chicken broth and turkey giblets and neck in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, skimming occasionally to remove impurities.When neck meat is completely tender, about 1 hour, remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Set broth aside and reserve neck and giblets, if using.
  6. Remove meat from neck and coarsely chop it with giblets if you want to add them to the finished sauce.
  7. Transfer turkey to a cutting board and allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes, tented lightly with aluminum foil to keep warm. (Leave juices in the roasting pan.) Meanwhile, finish the sauce.Peel second onion and cut into small dice; reserve.
  8. Place the roasting pan with the pan drippings on two burners over medium heat.
  9. Add mushrooms and diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Sift in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until flour is fully incorporated (the sauce will pull together and start to look slightly glossy).
  10. Add broth mixture and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
  11. Add tarragon and season with salt and pepper. Carve turkey and serve with gravy.Beverage pairing: Maysara Jamsheed Pinot Noir, Oregon. A light, fruity red is always great with turkey, but the addition of mushroom gravy in this recipe pushes that red toward Pinot Noir, which is a classic companion to mushrooms. This wonderful Oregon Pinot has pure but restrained fruitiness, bringing in earthy flavors of mushrooms and beets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories139kcal
Protein18.04%
Fat51.92%
Carbs30.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.13
Glycemic Load
3.46
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.4304348126702%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.43mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:138.69kcal
6.93%
Fat:8.62g
13.26%
Saturated Fat:1.42g
8.86%
Carbohydrates:11.23g
3.74%
Net Carbohydrates:9.66g
3.51%
Sugar:2.16g
2.4%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:69.61mg
3.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.74g
13.48%
Vitamin B3:5.2mg
25.99%
Copper:0.42mg
21.03%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.91%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.88%
Potassium:447.58mg
12.79%
Phosphorus:127.03mg
12.7%
Iron:1.84mg
10.24%
Folate:30.11µg
7.53%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.47%
Vitamin K:7.41µg
7.06%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.92%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.8%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.31%
Fiber:1.56g
6.25%
Selenium:4.33µg
6.19%
Vitamin C:4.88mg
5.92%
Magnesium:19.21mg
4.8%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.38%
Calcium:40.45mg
4.05%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.6%
Vitamin A:138.07IU
2.76%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Source:Chow