Turkey with Leek Nut Stuffing Recipe

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Turkey with Leek Nut Stuffing
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  1. Saute leeks, onion, and thyme in 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet until tender. Transfer leek mixture to a bowl; add hazelnuts and next 6 ingredients. Cover and chill.
  2. Remove giblets and neck from turkey. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Pack about 7 cups leek mixture into cavity of turkey. Tuck legs under flap of skin around tail, or close cavity with skewers, and truss. Tie ends of legs to tail with cord. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under turkey.
  3. Brush turkey with 2 tablespoons butter, and place, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in meaty part of thigh. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil, and bake at 325° for 2 hours. Uncover and baste with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bake 2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 180°.
  4. Spoon remaining leek mixture into a 1-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes. Serve with turkey. If desired, garnish with fresh fruit and thyme.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 138.36 Kcal (579 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.22g 16%
Cholesterol 34.63mg 12%
Sodium 224.1mg 9%
Potassium 139.83mg 3%
Total Carbs 6g 2%
Sugars 1.21g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 4%
Protein 6.33g 13%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 26.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.33 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.73g 16%
Cholesterol 43.13mg 12%
Sodium 279.11mg 9%
Potassium 174.15mg 3%
Total Carbs 7.47g 2%
Sugars 1.51g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 4%
Protein 7.88g 13%
Vitamin C 7mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 5%
Calcium 32.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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