sliced turkey breast with fresh herbs

Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme

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Perfect for a holiday gathering, this roast turkey breast can be prepared in less time than a whole turkey. Enjoy!

Ingredients 

  • 3 lbs Turkey Breast Half, with skin and bones
  • 1 Onion Large quartered
  • 1 Carrot Large quartered
  • 1 tsp Sage Dried
  • 1 tsp Thyme Dried
  • 1 tsp Rosemary
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • Chicken Broth Low-sodium, for basting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  • Place turkey breast in roasting pan along with onion and carrot.
  • Mix spices with olive oil. Rub turkey with olive oil.
  • Roast turkey at 400 °F for 15 minutes. Baste with margarine and chicken broth (optional).
  • Reduce turkey temperature to 350 °F and roast turkey, basting every 20 minutes with pan juices (or margarine and chicken broth), about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until meat thermometer inserted in thick part of meat registers 165 °F.
  • Remove to carving board and let rest for 10 minutes.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
227
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
92
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
356
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
459
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
1320
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
32
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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