Belizean Baked Turkey

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while white sugar is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Clean the turkey and pat it dry with paper towels.

Mix garlic, onion, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, cumin, paprika, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl to create a marinade.

Rub the marinade all over the turkey, ensuring it's well coated.

Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cover it with aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours, basting occasionally with pan juices.

Remove the foil in the last 30 minutes to allow the skin to brown and crisp.

While the turkey is baking, cook rice according to package instructions.

In a separate pot, heat beans with some broth and seasonings until warm.

Serve the turkey with rice and beans on the side, garnished with cilantro.

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