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Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme

Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme

44 Ratings
44 Ratings
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Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme on a serving dish
Makes: 8 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds turkey breast half (with skin and bones)
  • 1 onion, large quartered
  • 1 carrot, large quartered
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
  • chicken broth, low sodium (or margarine, for basting, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  3. Place turkey breast in roasting pan along with onion and carrot.
  4. Mix spices with olive oil. Rub turkey with olive oil.
  5. Roast turkey at 400 °F for 15 minutes. Baste with margarine and chicken broth (optional).
  6. 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.
  7. Remove to carving board and let rest for 10 minutes.

Notes

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Source:

Utah State University Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 305
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 136 mg
Sodium 175 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 51 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 26 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 475 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 305
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 7 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 7 mg
Cholesterol 136 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 51 g
Minerals
Calcium 26 mg
Potassium 475 mg
Sodium 175 mg
Copper 119 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 58 mg
Phosphorus 399 mg
Selenium 51 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 81 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 1.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.7 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 20 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 20 mg
Choline 145 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 6 ounces

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