Easy Herb Roasted Turkey

Summary

This is an easy and delicious recipe for a turkey that is perfectly browned on the outside while being both tender and juicy on the inside!

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid.

2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.

3. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Calories	597 cal
Total Fat	33.7 g
Cholesterol	198 mg
Sodium	311 mg
Carbohydrates	0.9 g
Fiber	0.2 g
Protein	68.2 g