WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

TURKEY WITH FRESH HERBS

1 (12-14 lb) turkey
3 tbsp snipped fresh sage, rosemary, and/or thyme
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 small onions, quartered
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 stalks of celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Rinse turkey and pat dry.

Combine the fresh herbs, salt and pepper; season the cavity with half the mixture.

Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan with the vegetables.. Pour 1 cup of water in the pan. Brush turkey with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle remaining half of herb mixture over the turkey. Cover loosely with foil.

Roast turkey for 30 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Roast another 2 1/2 to 3 hours until meat thermometer, not touching bone, reads 180 degrees. Remove foil during last 45 minutes to allow browning.

Per serving (about 1/4 lb): 154 calories, 3g (1 sat) fat, 0g carbs, 30g protein

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