Description
A traditional Haitian Thanksgiving meal featuring rich flavors and cultural significance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey, about 12 pounds
- 1 cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups rice
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Clean the turkey and pat it dry.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, garlic, thyme, parsley, paprika, black pepper, and salt to create a marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the turkey and let it sit for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
- Add rice, black beans, corn, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
- Cook the rice mixture according to package instructions.
- Place the marinated turkey in a roasting pan and roast for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve the turkey with the rice mixture.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Leftover turkey can be used for sandwiches or salads.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Haitian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Haitian Thanksgiving food, traditional meal, turkey, rice and beans