Roast Turkey With Dried Figs, Almond & Lemon Thyme Stuffing

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 15 whole Lion of Sahara Figs Sliced
• 1 large turkey approximately 3.5 kilos
• 2 clove garlic, sliced
• 1 med onion, diced
  
• 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
• 1 apple diced
• 1/3 cup shredded almonds
• 1 egg, raw
  
• 1 small bunch fresh thyme
• salt and pepper
• zest from 1 lemon
• 1 tbsn olive oil

Combine all the ingredients together to make the stuffing. Place 3/4 of the stuffing inside the turkey, place the remainder under the breast of the turkey. Rub the turkey with oil, salt and pepper. Cover with foil and cook in a preheated oven 180C - 2 hrs. Remove foil and cook for a further 1 hr or until cooked. Test with skewer until clear juices appear.

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