Description
A traditional Haitian Thanksgiving meal featuring rich flavors and cultural significance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (10–12 pounds)
- 2 cups of marinade (garlic, parsley, sour orange juice)
- 4 cups of rice
- 2 cups of red beans
- 1 cup of diced vegetables (carrots, bell peppers)
- 1 tablespoon of thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Plantains (2-3, sliced)
- 2 cups of fried onions
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the turkey with garlic, parsley, and sour orange juice for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours, basting every hour.
- Cook rice and red beans together with diced vegetables and thyme.
- Fry plantain slices until golden brown.
- Serve fried onions on top of the turkey and rice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Let the turkey rest before carving.
- Use any leftover turkey for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Haitian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Haitian Thanksgiving food