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roasted turkey with mashed cauliflower & steamed green beans

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Prep Time: 55 minutes

Cook Time: 180 minutes

Total: 235 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

PREPARE THE TURKEY:Position your oven rack in the bottom third of the oven

Step 2

and preheat oven to 450*F.

Step 3

TURKEY (CONT): Remove any packaging in the body and neck cavities of the turkey. Let is sit breast-side up on a roasting rack.

Step 4

TURKEY (CONT): Whisk together the olive oil

Step 5

sage

Step 6

thyme

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salt

Step 8

and pepper in a small bowl.

Step 9

TURKEY (CONT): Make a slit in the skin of the turkey

Step 10

and rub mixture all over turkey meat. Pour two cups of water into the roasting pan

Step 11

and turn down the heat to 350*F. Roast turkey for 1 hour uncovered. When turkey begins to turn golden brown

Step 12

shield breast with foil.

Step 13

TURKEY (CONT): Continue to roast for 2 hours and 30 minutes or until minimum internal temperature reaches 165*F. Transfer turkey to cutting board and tent with aluminum foil; let rest for about 15 minutes before carving. Remove skin and carve when cool enough to handle.

Step 14

PREPARE THE GREEN BEANS: When you take the turkey out of the oven to rest

Step 15

steam the green beans. Bring a large pot of water to a boil

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and place green beans in a steamer basket over water. Cover and steam until bright green and tender

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8 to 10 minutes

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drain off any excess water.

Step 19

PREPARE THE MASHED CAULIFLOWER: While the green beans are steaming

Step 20

prepare the mashed cauliflower by placing the cauliflower florets and two tablespoon of water in a large microwave safe dish.

Step 21

CAULIFLOWER (CONT): Microwave for about 8 to 12 minutes

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or until tender; drain any liquid.

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CAULIFLOWER (CONT): Using an immersion blender

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potato masher

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or food processor

Step 26

blend the cooked cauliflower with the chicken broth

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cream cheese

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garlic

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and pepper to the consistency of mashed potatoes. Garnish with chives.

Step 30

TO SERVE: Measure out 4 ounces of skinless white meat and 2 ounces of skinless dark meat per serving. Serve green beans and mashed cauliflower on the side.

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