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Serves: 16

A yummy way to cut out the unhealthy foods--without cutting out the tradition. Let the oven do the work.

INGREDIENTS
1 whole turkey (about 12 pounds)
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Clean turkey and place into a roasting pan with a lid.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt and black pepper. Using a basting brush apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the pan and cover.
3. Bake for 3 to 3.5 hours or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180° F.
4. Remove bird from oven and let stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

NUTRITION INFO (per serving)
Calories: 203.4
Fat: 12.5 g
Carbohydrates: 5.1 g
Protein: 17.3 g