Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Quinoa Stuffing

Name: Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Quinoa Stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (about 12 lbs), skinless; 2 cups quinoa, cooked; 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen; 1 cup celery, finely chopped; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried sage; Salt and pepper, to taste

Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Quinoa Stuffing is a clean twist on a holiday classic. Made with lean turkey and a fiber-rich, antioxidant-packed quinoa stuffing, it delivers festive flavor without processed ingredients or heavy sides.

Servings & Time

Servings: 6
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 120 minutes
Ready: 140 minutes

Ingredients

1 whole turkey (about 12 lbs), skinless
2 cups quinoa, cooked
1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup onion, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried sage
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
Rinse and pat dry the turkey. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cranberries, celery, onion, parsley, olive oil, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper to make the stuffing.
Stuff the turkey cavity with the quinoa cranberry stuffing.
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for approximately 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Serve slices with extra stuffing on the side.

Recipe Classifications

Meals Dinner Lunch

Dish Types Main Dish Side Dish

Diet Types Flexitarian Mediterranean Mind Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes

Food Sensitivities