Heart-Healthy Savory Roast Turkey Leg
Elevate your weeknight dinner or holiday meal with this "Heart-Healthy Savory Roast Turkey Leg" recipe—packed with robust flavors and wholesome ingredients! Perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and parsley, alongside a zesty touch of lemon juice and aromatic garlic, these turkey legs are marinated for maximum flavor before being roasted to golden perfection. A low-sodium chicken broth ensures the meat stays moist while keeping the heart-healthy theme intact. Ready in under two hours, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also a nutritious, protein-rich option for the family. Serve it alongside fresh, steamed vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal that's as delicious as it is nourishing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole turkey legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the turkey legs dry with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps up in the oven.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well to create a marinade.
Rub the marinade thoroughly over the turkey legs, ensuring to get it under the skin for maximum flavor.
Place the turkey legs on a roasting rack in a roasting pan to allow the heat to circulate evenly.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan. This will help keep the turkey moist during roasting.
Cover the roasting pan with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Roast for 60 minutes.
After 60 minutes, remove the foil to allow the turkey skin to become golden and crispy. Roast for an additional 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured by a meat thermometer.
Once roasted, remove the turkey legs from the oven and let them rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute, ensuring moist and tender meat.
Carve and serve the turkey legs with your favorite heart-healthy sides like steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.7 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 931 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 75.7 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 936 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
