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María Fernanda López

Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey

I must say that after several baked turkeys I've learned some lessons, and with that, the result of preparing the ultimate healthier turkey that's packed with flavor, if you want to skip the butter then this is a juicy and flavorful recipe you gotta try!


You gotta trust this recipe, will please a lot of tastebuds and it's really easy to make! And now with the holidays are here we all need a fail proof recipe, healthy, delicious and one that will surprise even the pickiest eater!


Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey

About this Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey:

This is extremely easy to make and extremely flavorful! The ingredients are simple and short, and the process of making these is just as minimal and easy, you'll be surprised... your guests and their tastebuds! This recipe is perfect no matter the occasion but I wanted to add a little fun healthier twist by using greek yogurt instead of butter, along with some spices to amp up those flavors.


Stuffed with some apples, jalapeño, onion and we are also including some organic gravy to bake the whole turkey, this is also key for major flavor, this recipe is made with all gluten free and low carb ingredients that will please your tastebuds in every bite.


Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey

What's in this Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey?

As I mentioned earlier, I used Diestel Family Ranch Regeneratively Raised Turkey and of course, some full fat greek yogurt, sage, Knorr chicken bouillon, apples, jalapeños, organic gravy, onion, parmesan cheese... so you know that we are getting flavor flavor and flavorrr!


You can pair this recipe with your favorite side dishes! As a nutritionist I know that healthy eating should be sustainable and convenient without sacrificing any taste. 




Here are some other holiday recipes for you to try or to pair with this turkey recipe:



Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey


Overall, these are the ingredients needed for this Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey:



This were great as a thanksgiving or holiday recipe to save now, you'll surprise your guest with this healthy butter-less turkey... still juicy juiy juicy! Remember to keep ingredients wholesome and pick wisely!

 


 

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Nutritional Benefits From This Recipe:

Turkey is a great source of amino acids such as tryptophan, along some B vitamins and, choline and B12... great for blood and brain health.


Getting turkey from the best source and best quality! Diestel Family Ranch Regeneratively Raised Turkey Non-GMO and no antibiotics, salt solutions or preservatives… JUST TURKEY!, their raising practices are better for our planet


And for spices, adding real salt, pepper, sage and garlic really amps up any taste and aroma to the recipes; a must and another sneaky way to get some micronutrients such as minerals from the sea salt.


Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey

The full instructions and ingredient list is listed below. This is just a super easy and flavorful recipe for you to enjoy and your body will love; source of fiber, nutrients and flavor!


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Overall this recipe is:

  • Low Carb

  • Keto

  • High Protein

  • Easy to Prepare

  • Meal Prep Friendly

  • Delicious!


Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey

The end result

This are easy to make, moist, flavorful and tender! I think that key here was also the combination of full fat greek yogurt with the gravy, this way the turkey is juicier richer in flavor and just perfect for the holidays!


Gosh! It was good. It's such an easy comfort food; juicy and tender... and one of the best parts is that it's made with less fat but it was still so juicy... pretty effortless compared to other turkey recipes.

This made a huge quantity so you can easily feed about 14-16 people, but of course, we are always down for great leftovers, right?! At the end, no matter how many you'll feed this will be pleasing the crowds!



Not boring or complicated! This recipe is great for all your holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving and why not... your birthday! Add your favorite side dishes and a great dessert, you can check some holiday themed desserts here:



Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey


This is a great recipe that your family or friends will love! Easy to prepare and super fresh, great for a brunch, lunch and even a dinner. This recipe is made to enjoy in the most effortless and most delicious way ever, I mean... only simple ingredients!


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Sharing is caring!

Remember that sharing is caring so please spread the love by saving, sharing or bookmarking this recipe for later to make with your loved ones on one of your amazing brunches or friend gatherings!



With love,

María



 

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Apple Sage Jalapeño Baked Turkey

By María Fernanda López

Serves 14-16 servings


Ingredients

Coating

  • 2 cups of full fat greek yogurt

  • 2 tbsp of Knorr chicken bouillon

  • 2 tsp of garlic powder

  • 1 tbsp of sea salt

  • 1/2 tbsp of black pepper

  • 1/2 cup of Diestel organic gravy

  • 1 tbsp of parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh sage

Stuffing

  • 1 chopped apple

  • 1/2 red onion

  • 2 sliced jalapeños


Method

  1. Preheat the oven at 350F.

  2. Remove any filling of the turkey.

  3. Add the ingredients for the stuffing.

  4. Mix the ingredients for the coating and cover completely the turkey over and under the skin. In between wings and legs… also inside.

  5. Since mine was 16lb I baked it for 3:30-4 hours or until the thermometer marked 175F in the breast and 165F in the thigh.



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