Herb Roasted Turkey

Recipe Type:	Non Veg.
Difficulty:	Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 Whole turkey
• 2 tsp Dried basil
• 2 tbsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Ground sage
• 2 Cups water
• 3/4 Cup olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt

Cooking Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Clean the turkey, discard the giblets and organs and keep it in a roasting pan with a lid.
• Take a small bowl and combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper in it, mix well.
• With a basting brush, apply this mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey.
• Now Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan and cover it.
• Bake it for about 3 to 3-1/2 hours till the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F.
• Take out the bird from oven, and let stand for 30 minutes before carving.