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Unique Thanksgiving Recipes

Unique Thanksgiving Turkey with Festive Pumpkin Dish

Discover Unique Thanksgiving Recipes that will wow your guests with a delicious turkey and pumpkin dish for a memorable 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 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey Ingredients
  • 1 each Fresh Turkey Select a high-quality turkey for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt For seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Stuffing Mixture Such as quinoa or rice.
Pumpkin Dish Ingredients
  • 2 cups Pumpkin Puree Fresh and organic preferred.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or replace with coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon A warm spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Just a pinch enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Or consider maple syrup.
Mixed Vegetables
  • 4 cups Mixed Vegetables Like carrots, green beans, and bell peppers.

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your roasting pan.
  2. Season the turkey inside and out with kosher salt and black pepper, then stuff with gluten-free stuffing.
  3. Place the turkey in the pan, cover with foil, and roast for 3 hours, basting every hour.
  4. Boil water, add mixed vegetables, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  5. Combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth.
  6. Place the pumpkin mixture in a baking dish and bake alongside the turkey for the last 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil from the turkey and roast for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Carve the turkey and serve it with the pumpkin dish and mixed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For juicy turkey, let it rest for 20 minutes before carving. Prepare pumpkin mixture a day in advance for better flavor.

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