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OVERVIEW

A nutritious main course prepared with turkey leg, garlic, rosemary, black pepper, and potatoes.

INGREDIENTS:

• urkey leg: 1 leg, about 900 g / 2 lb
• Garlic: to taste (about 2–3 cloves)
• Fresh rosemary: to taste (about 2–3 sprigs)
• Black pepper: to taste
• Potatoes (or other optional side dish): about 300–400 g / 10.5–14 oz

METOD

Singe the turkey leg briefly to remove any remaining feather residue.

Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly.

Make small cuts in the turkey leg and insert the garlic slices into the slits.

Slide a few garlic slices and rosemary sprigs under the skin.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

Place the turkey leg in a baking dish and sprinkle lightly with black pepper.

Roast in the oven until lightly browned.

Once golden, move the pan to the center of the oven and cover the turkey leg with aluminum foil.

Continue cooking for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 20 minutes, slightly lowering the temperature to 180°C (355°F).

During the final minutes of roasting, cook the potatoes in the microwave until tender.

Add the potatoes to the roasting pan and serve.

ALLERGENS:

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic sensitivity have been reported

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in individuals allergic to grasses, birch, or pellitory (Parietaria)

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): possible cross-reactivity in individuals with spice intolerance

Rosemary: possible reaction in cases of spice intolerance

NOTE

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Health Benefits of the Ingredients:

• Garlic: Has immune-stimulating properties, supports liver function, and aids in the elimination of metabolic waste products. It also has cholesterol-lowering, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, antihypertensive, and blood glucose–lowering effects that support cardiovascular health.
• Turkey meat: Lean white meat that provides selenium, supporting immune function, and is low in saturated fat, thus not impairing liver and cardiovascular function.
• Potatoes: Rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that combats free radicals and supports immune and cardiovascular health. Beneficial for liver function due to their vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content. They provide folic acid linked to serotonin production, supporting good mood and helping counter depression.
• Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): Contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant that improves insulin sensitivity, reduces cholesterol levels, and activates metabolism. Recommended for individuals with cardiovascular conditions.
• Rosemary: Rich in compounds that support kidney function by stimulating diuresis, promote cardiovascular health by encouraging perspiration, and support liver function by stimulating bile secretion.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

This product may also be suitable for individuals with:

• Anorexia and weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in cases of:

• Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing difficulties)