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!
Average Cost: $9.07 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Average Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes 
Average Servings: 8 Recipe Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds turkey breast half (with skin and bones)
- 1 Onion, large quartered
- 1 Carrot, large quartered
- 1 Tsp dried sage
- 1 Tsp dried thyme
- 1 Tsp rosemary
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
- Chicken broth (or margarine, for basting, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place turkey breast in roasting pan along with onion and carrot.
Step 2
Mix spices with olive oil. Rub turkey with olive oil.
Step 3
Roast turkey at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Baste with margarine and chicken broth (optional).
Step 4
Reduce turkey temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 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 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 5
Remove to carving board and let rest for 10 minutes.
Utensils Needed
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Bowl
- Measuring utensils
- Oven
- Roasting pan
- Baster
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1/8 Recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 213 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 270 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 35 g |