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Turmeric-Brined Turkey Thigh with Charred Green Onion Verde
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Turmeric-Brined Turkey Thigh with Charred Green Onion Verde
6 servings
210 minutes total (Active 30)

Turmeric Brined Turkey Thighs

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon GreenWise organic ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon GreenWise organic ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon GreenWise organic thyme leaves
  • ¼ cup (+1 tablespoon) kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup GreenWise organic honey
  • 3 sprigs rosemary
  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 3 (15 oz) bottles GreenWise organic carrot ginger turmeric kombucha
  • 6 cups ice
  • 2 GreenWise fresh turkey thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • Parchment paper

Steps

    1. Slice lemons into ½-inch rounds. Combine in large stockpot: lemon rounds, turmeric, coriander, thyme, ¼ cup salt, honey, rosemary, peppercorns, fennel, and kombucha until blended. Bring to a boil over high, stirring to dissolve honey and salt. Remove pot from heat and add ice; stir occasionally until mixture is room temperature. Add turkey to pot; cover with lid and chill 2 hours (or overnight).
    2. Preheat oven 400°F. Remove turkey from pot and pat dry with paper towels (discard brine). Season turkey with oil, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, and pepper. Arrange turkey on parchment-lined baking sheet; roast 45–50 minutes until 165˚F. Remove from oven and set aside 10 minutes before carving and serving. Serve garnished with Charred Green Onion Verde.

Charred Green Onion Verde

Ingredients

  • 3 bunches green onions
  • 1 teaspoon clove garlic
  • 2 red chile peppers
  • ½ cup GreenWise 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • Parchment paper
  • 3 tablespoons GreenWise organic balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon GreenWise organic honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • ¼ cup cilantro

Steps

    1. Preheat grill pan on high for 5–6 minutes. Trim root ends of green onions and chop garlic.
    2. Add to large bowl: green onions, chiles, and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat well. Arrange green onions and chiles on grill pan (in batches if needed); grill 2–3 minutes on each side. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.
    3. Combine in medium bowl: garlic, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and dry mustard until blended. Slowly whisk in remaining 7 tablespoons oil until emulsified. Chop green onions, chilies, and cilantro; add to oil mixture and toss to coat well. Serve at room temperature.

Turmeric Brined Turkey Thighs

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 430, Total Fat 14g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 65mg, Sodium 2410mg, Total Carb 56g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 50g, Protein 22g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%

Charred Green Onion Verde

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 230, Total Fat 19g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 340mg, Total Carb 14g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 6g, Protein 3g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%