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Unique Thanksgiving Recipes

Unique Thanksgiving Recipes for an Unforgettable Feast

Discover unique Thanksgiving recipes that promise a flavorful turkey and a delightful pumpkin side for an unforgettable feast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey fresh for best flavor and juiciness
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Stuffing Mixture gluten-free options available
For the Sides
  • 3 cups Mixed Vegetables fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree base of the pumpkin dish
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream for richness
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon for flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar to sweeten

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your roasting pan.
  2. Season the turkey inside and out with salt and pepper, then stuff it with the stuffing mixture.
  3. Place the stuffed turkey in the roasting pan covered with foil and roast for approximately 3 hours.
  4. Boil water in a pot, add mixed vegetables, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender, then set aside.
  5. Combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
  6. Pour the pumpkin mixture into a baking dish and set it aside.
  7. After 2.5 hours, place the pumpkin dish in the oven alongside the turkey for the last 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil from the turkey for the last 30 minutes to achieve crispy skin.
  9. Once the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C), remove it from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Always choose fresh ingredients for the best flavors and allow proper resting time for the turkey.

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