Unique Thanksgiving Recipes: Savory Turkey with Pumpkin Bliss

Discover unique Thanksgiving recipes with savory turkey and a delightful pumpkin dish, perfect for all guests.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 3

Resting Time 20

Total Time 3 50

Servings: 8 servings

Course: DINNER

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Turkey

1 each Turkey Fresh quality turkey preferred
to taste tbsp Salt
to taste tbsp Pepper
1 cup Stuffing Mixture Use gluten-free bread or cornbread

For the Sides

2 cups Mixed Vegetables e.g., carrots, peas
1 cup Pumpkin Puree Fresh or canned

For the Pumpkin Dish

1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut milk
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 cup Brown Sugar Maple syrup can be used

Equipment

Roasting Pan
mixing bowl
Meat thermometer

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Season the turkey generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
Stuff the turkey with the prepared stuffing mixture.
Place the turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan and cover it with foil.
Boil the mixed vegetables for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
Bake the pumpkin dish in the oven alongside the turkey for about 30 minutes.
Roast the turkey for 3 hours, removing the foil in the last 30 minutes.
Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle olive oil over the turkey before roasting for added flavor.

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