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Roast Turkey Leg Dinner

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Roast Turkey Leg Dinner

  • Servings: 2-3
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A quick Wholesome 1-pan dinner to impress!


Seasoning spice mix

  • 1/4 tbsp soft butter
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/2 red chilly/paprika powder[optional]
  • 1/4 tsp tumeric powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

  • 2 turkey legs/thighs
  • 1 cup carrots[chop into 2inch peices]
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 large potato
  • 1 large onion

For Turkey Legs

  1. Prep the meat by washing and patting the legs dry using paper towels.
  2. Poke the meat using fork or knife a couple of times.
  3. Mix the Seasoning spice mix together and apply to the meat making sure to lift the skin and apply inside too.
  4. Keep aside until ready to roast

For Vegetables

  1. Wash the vegetables and peel the carrots and potatoes.
  2. Wash and clean the cauliflower florets thoroughly.
  3. cut the vegetables into huge chunks of 2 inch ideal for roasting.
  4. Lightly coat the vegetables with coconut oil and sprinkle salt and pepper.

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven on Roast to 450 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the vegetables on the tray spreading them in a single layer.
  3. Place the wire rack on top of the vegetables and place the turkey leg on it.
  4. Roast the meat for 20-25 mins uncovered on the middle Rack.
  5. Keep an eye on the meat after 20mins and flip the meat to crisp the skin on both sides and stir the vegetables so they get coated with turkey gravy.
  6. Cover the meat with foil and cook for additional 30mins or until the meat reaches 165 degree on thermometer.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 mins.


Tips: Grill the vegetables for 2 mins if you prefer them crisp/charred.


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