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Sage Turkey Thighs (Crockpot) -- e-w

Source of Recipe

Light & Tasty Magazine - Natalie Swanson of Catonsville, Maryland
Sage Turkey Thighs (Crockpot) -- e-w
SERVINGS 4

4 medium carrots, halved
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage, divided
2 turkey thighs or turkey drumsticks (2 pounds total)
1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, onion, water, garlic and 1 teaspoon sage. Top with turkey. Sprinkle with remaining sage. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180°.

Remove turkey and keep warm. Strain broth, reserving vegetables. Skim fat from cooking juices. Place vegetables in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Place in a saucepan; add cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

One serving (4 ounces cooked turkey with 1/4 cup gravy) equals 277 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 34 g protein. +++EXC: 4 lean meat, 3 vegetable. +++WWP: 6