Roast Heritage Turkey with Bacon-Herb and Cider Gravy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
0g
Carbs
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Fat
Recipe by Nancy Oakes and Pamela Mazzola
A bacon-herb butter goes under the skin before roasting, which infuses the turkey with flavor. Be sure to get started at least one day ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 ounces applewood-smoked bacon slices, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt or coarse
- kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in processor until bacon is finely chopped. Transfer to sheet of plastic wrap. Using plastic wrap as aid, roll butter mixture into 2-inch-diameter log; chill until firm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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