Roasted Turkey Drumsticks

I scored a good price post-thanksgiving on turkey drumsticks, so bought a few to make this lunch. Delicious and easy with a meat thermometer.

• 4-8 turkey drumsticks (about 10 oz each)
  
• high heat oil (avocado oil, but otherwise canola in a pinch)
• 1/4 c butter
• 1 t thyme
• 1 t garlic powder
• 1 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1 t paprika
• vegetables: carrots (3-5), mushrooms

1. Line a roasting pan with foil (to make cleanup easier). Use the high heat oil to coat the roasting rack, allowing it to drip in the roasting pan.
2. Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels.
3. In a bowl, mix the spices.
4. Melt the butter. Spread it on the drumsticks.
5. Dip in the spice bowl. Press remaining over meat.
6. Place on roasting rack. Drizzle any remaining butter over the meat.
7.  Set meat thermometer in thickest part of meat, not touching the bone.
8. Bake at 450 for 20 minutes.
9. Add the chopped carrots and sliced mushrooms in the bottom of the pan.
10. Cover loosely with foil to prevent burning and bake an additional 10-30 minutes until thermometer reads 165.
11. Let rest for 10 minutes, still covered in foil.
12. Serve meat over rice with vegetables.