New Year's Turkey Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This New Year's Turkey Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

What makes this roasted turkey a New Year's-worthy recipe is the rich, breaded stuffing of ham, veal, apples, and walnuts. Cajun seasoning gives it a kick.

Ingredients

1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
1 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground boiled ham
6 white bread slices
1 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup chopped apple
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups sweet vermouth
1/2 cup honey
Garnishes: fresh parsley sprigs, kumquat leaves, kumquats

Instructions

Remove giblets and neck from turkey, and reserve for another use. Rinse turkey with cold water, and pat dry.
Place turkey in a shallow dish. Stir together 2 tablespoons salt and next 4 ingredients; pour over turkey. Cover and chill at least 6 hours.
Melt butter in a large skillet; add 1/2 cup onion, and saute until tender. Add veal and ham; cook over medium heat, stirring often, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Remove crusts from bread, and discard; crumble bread. Combine breadcrumbs, milk, and egg in a large bowl; stir in apple and next 6 ingredients. Stir in onion mixture.
Remove turkey from refrigerator, and brush cavity with oil mixture. Spoon stuffing into cavity; truss turkey using string. Lift wingtips up and over back, and tuck them under bird. Place turkey, breast side up, into a large roasting pan.
Cover turkey with aluminum foil, and bake at 400 ° for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 °, and bake 2 hours, basting occasionally with pan drippings.
Process remaining 1 cup onion, vermouth, and honey in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture over turkey, and bake 1 more hour or until meat thermometer inserted into turkey thigh reaches 180 ° and stuffing reaches 165 °.
Broil (with electric oven door partially open) until golden. Garnish, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Year's Turkey Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this New Year's Turkey Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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