Microwaved Turkey - No, I'm not kidding! Recipe

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Ingredients
2
Count
Nutrition
294
Calories
Total time
150
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Whatever stuffing you want to use, or none.
  2. This method of preparing your turkey IS different.
  3. But, the turkey should turn out with a lovely brown color, fall off the bones tender and more than enough juice to make as much gravy as you could want.
  4. Empty all cavities, wash, pat dry and rub outside with olive oil, feel free to use any seasonings that you want.
  5. Stuff if you want and truss with string, or skewers.
  6. MOST modern microwave ovens will tolerate a moderate amount of metal.
  7. Refer to your owner's manual for details if you're not sure.
  8. Place breast side down on microwave proof roasting pan or rack in baking dish.
  9. Cover with waxed paper and cook on HIGH 2 MIN.
  10. PER POUND.
  11. Flip the bird breast side up and turn 1/2 rotation if you don't use a turntable.
  12. Cover wings, ends of drumsticks and top of breast with foil, secure with toothpicks and replace wax paper.
  13. Cook at 50% FOR 70- 90 MIN.
  14. (turn 1/2 rotation every 30 min. if no turntable.) or 185F in thickest part of breast.
  15. Baste freequently with juices in pan.
  16. Let your bird rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
  17. This is a good time to make your gravy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 293.87 Kcal (1230 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.51g 19%
Cholesterol 150.06mg 50%
Sodium 233.43mg 10%
Potassium 466.85mg 10%
Protein 45.85g 92%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 22.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141 Kcal (590 kJ)
Calories from fat 54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 19%
Cholesterol 72mg 50%
Sodium 112mg 10%
Potassium 224mg 10%
Protein 22g 92%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 11mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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