Roast Turkey with Apples, Onions, Fried Sage Leaves, and Apple Cider Gravy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Roast Turkey with Apples, Onions, Fried Sage Leaves, and Apple Cider Gravy is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey (preferably kosher), feathers removed if necessary and neck and giblets (excluding liver) reserved for making stock
1 pound pearl onions (preferably red)
unsalted butter
16 to 20 (2-inch) Lady apples (2 pounds)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 °F.
Rinse turkey inside and out and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper inside and out. Fold neck skin under body and secure with a small skewer. Tie drumsticks together with kitchen string and secure wings to body with small skewers.
Put turkey on a rack set in a large flameproof roasting pan. Roast turkey in middle of oven 30 minutes.
While turkey is roasting, blanch onions in boiling water 1 minute and rinse under cold water. Peel onions, then toss with 1 tablespoon melted butter and salt and pepper to taste. Toss apples with 1 tablespoon melted butter and salt and pepper to taste in another bowl.
Reduce temperature to 350 °F. Brush remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over turkey and roast 30 minutes more.
Baste turkey and scatter onions around it, then roast 30 minutes more.
Baste turkey and add apples to roasting pan. Roast another 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until a thermometer inserted into fleshy part of a thigh registers 180 °F.
Transfer turkey, onions, and apples to a heated platter, leaving juices in pan. Remove skewers and discard string. Let turkey stand at least 30 minutes, up to 45.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roast Turkey with Apples, Onions, Fried Sage Leaves, and Apple Cider Gravy good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roast Turkey with Apples, Onions, Fried Sage Leaves, and Apple Cider Gravy 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?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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