Low Sodium Classic Roast Turkey

Meet your new holiday favorite: the Low Sodium Classic Roast Turkey. This healthier twist on a traditional roast turkey delivers all the flavor without the extra salt, making it perfect for those watching their sodium intake. A generous herb butter infused with fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, and black pepper is carefully spread beneath and over the skin, ensuring every bite is tender, aromatic, and bursting with flavor. Stuffed with lemon wedges, onion, carrots, and celery, this turkey roasts to golden perfection over a bath of low sodium chicken broth, keeping it moist and succulent. With just 30 minutes of prep and simple basting every 45 minutes, this recipe achieves holiday-worthy results with minimal effort. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering, this low sodium roast turkey pairs beautifully with your favorite heart-healthy sides for an unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 pounds Whole Turkey (preferably fresh)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh sage, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 whole Lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 whole Onion, quartered
• 2 whole Carrot, chopped
• 2 whole Celery stalk, chopped
• 4 cups Low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and place it on a roasting rack set inside a large roasting pan.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the unsalted butter, olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, and sage, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the herb butter.

Step 4

Gently separate the skin from the breast meat and spread about half of the herb butter under the skin. Spread the remaining butter over the turkey’s skin.

Step 5

Stuff the turkey cavity with lemon wedges, quartered onion, chopped carrot, and chopped celery.

Step 6

Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body of the turkey.

Step 7

Pour the low sodium chicken broth and water into the bottom of the roasting pan.

Step 8

Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Baste the turkey every 45 minutes with the juices from the pan.

Step 10

If the turkey skin is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with foil.

Step 11

Once fully cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.

Step 12

Serve the turkey alongside your favorite low-sodium side dishes and enjoy your healthy feast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(7622.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8262.5

Total Fat 267.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 3934.2mg	0%
Sodium 6462.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 1326.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1209.7mg	0%
Iron 70.9mg	0%
Potassium 16184.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 67.2%

Carbs: 2.2%