Description
Traditional Haitian Thanksgiving dish featuring turkey and flavorful sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (10–12 lbs)
- 1 cup marinade (citrus and spices)
- 4 cups rice
- 2 cups black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1/2 cup bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Marinate the turkey overnight in the citrus marinade.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it.
- Roast the turkey for about 3 hours, basting occasionally.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté green onions and bell peppers.
- Add black beans and corn to the sautéed vegetables.
- Serve turkey with rice and bean mixture.
Notes
- Let the turkey rest before carving.
- Adjust spices in the marinade to your taste.
- Serve with a side of plantains for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 12 hours
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Haitian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: haitian thanksgiving food, turkey, traditional dish