Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey
This whole turkey is seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and salt, while peeled apple pieces add a gentle sweetness and fruit-forward aroma. It makes a simple, rustic centerpiece for a holiday gathering or family dinner, especially when you want the turkey to remain the focus of the meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the turkey inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil and salt all over the bird. Place the apple pieces inside the cavity. Place the turkey breast-side down in a large roasting pan.
- 2
Roast for 3 hours in the preheated oven. Remove the turkey from the oven and carefully turn it so the breast side faces up. Return it to the oven and cook until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Allow the turkey to rest for about 30 minutes before carving.
- 3
Rub olive oil and salt all over the turkey.
- 4
Place the apple pieces inside the cavity.
- 5
Set the turkey breast side down in a large roasting pan.
- 6
Roast for 3 hours in the preheated oven.
- 7
Remove from the oven and carefully turn the turkey so the breast side faces up.
- 8
Return to the oven and cook until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
- 9
Let the turkey rest for about 30 minutes before carving.
- Calories 647.87 kcal High 32%
- Protein 113.45 g Good Source 227%
- Carbohydrate 2.41 g 1%
- Total Fat 20.56 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 9.31 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 362.88 mg High 121%
- Sodium 1008.87 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 0.63 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.57 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 29.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.45 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.43 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooked Turkey, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Gala Apple, and Salt. Each serving provides about 647.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooked Turkey, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Gala Apple, Salt, Seasoned Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 647.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey healthy?
- Perfectly Imperfect Roast Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 647.87 calories and 113.45 g of protein, or 227% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1008.87 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.31 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, 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.
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