Salvadoran-Style Roast Turkey
Salvadoran-Style Roast Turkey balances smoky ancho chiles and charred tomato-bell pepper flavors with a gentle nuttiness from toasted pumpkin seeds. Briny olives and tart apple add layered depth, making each slice juicy and aromatic. Serve it as a festive centerpiece for holidays or special family dinners when you want bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook3 hrs 20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Salvadoran-Style Roast Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 33
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Arrange the tomatoes and bell pepper, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Broil until the skins start to blacken, about 5 minutes. Transfer the charred vegetables to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam until the skins loosen.
- 3
Move the oven rack to the center position and set the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 4
Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a roasting pan (or a skillet large enough to hold the turkey) and heat over medium-high. Add the turkey and sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Place it breast-side up in the roasting pan; stuff with quartered apples and olives. Set aside.
- 5
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the pumpkin seeds, ancho chiles, and bay leaves; cook and stir until the pumpkin seeds smell toasty, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender.
- 6
Peel off and discard the tomato and bell pepper skins; add the vegetables to the blender. Add the onion and the pumpkin seed mixture; blend until it becomes a thick, smooth sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, adding a little olive brine if desired. Brush the sauce onto the turkey.
- 7
Bake the turkey in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 3 hours, basting occasionally.
- Calories 195.16 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 12.75 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 15.22 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.92 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.17 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.62 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 294.06 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.51 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.81 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 274.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 89.06 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 13.79 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Salvadoran Style Roast Turkey is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 3 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cooked Turkey, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, and Granny Smith Apple. Each serving provides about 195.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Salvadoran-Style Roast Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooked Turkey, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Granny Smith Apple, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Salvadoran-Style Roast Turkey?
- About 3 hrs 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 195.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Salvadoran-Style Roast Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Salvadoran-Style Roast Turkey healthy?
- Salvadoran-Style Roast Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 195.16 calories and 12.75 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 294.06 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.17 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required