Pesto Roasted Turkey Thighs Recipes

AMAZINGLY SUCCULENT ROAST TURKEY THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle flour into oven bag and place it in a 9x11-inch pan.
• Spread onion, celery, and carrot pieces on the bottom of the bag. Rinse turkey thighs and pat dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil under the skin and on the outside of the thighs.
• Sprinkle seasoned salt liberally on turkey thighs and rub it under the skin (see Cook's Note). Arrange thighs on top of vegetables. Close the bag with the tie. Make six slits in the top of the bag with a sharp paring knife. Place pan in the oven, making sure oven bag does not touch top heating element.
• Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh meat reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour.

SAGE PESTO CRUSTED TURKEY TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
• In a blender, combine sage, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Puree until smooth.
• Season turkey all over with salt and black pepper and transfer to prepared pan. Spread pesto all over top of turkey. Arrange potatoes around turkey in pan, spray with cooking spray and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Roast for 30 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown and turkey reaches 160 degrees F. Let turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve half of the turkey with all of potatoes. Reserve remaining turkey for salad, if desired

BAKED TURKEY THIGHS IN WINE-HERBS

Steps:

• Salt and pepper the turkey thighs.
• Sprinkle with oil and place in baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
• Sauté potatoes in butter and 1 tsp oil for 15 minutes, turning frequently.
• Baste turkey with white wine.
• Add rosemary, bay leaves and thyme.
• Add sautéed potatoes around turkey and return to oven. Continue baking another 20 minutes.
• Pour the cooking fluid into a measuring cup. Remove excess fat and serve turkey with sauce on the side for dipping or pour some over turkey.