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Roast Turkey Breast with Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme

Perfect for a holiday gathering, this roast turkey breast can be prepared in less time than a whole turkey. Enjoy!
Course Main Course
Keyword Carrot, Chicken Broth, Gound Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Onion, Rosemary, Sage, Salt, Thyme, Turkey Breast
Cooking Method Oven
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 227kcal
Author MyPlate.gov

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish

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

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

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg