Lemon Herb Turkey Breast Veggies (Printable version)
Tender turkey breast infused with lemon and herbs, roasted with a medley of fresh vegetables.
# Ingredient list:
→ Turkey
01 - 1.5 lb boneless, skinless turkey breast
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
06 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
09 - 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup carrots, sliced
11 - 1 cup zucchini, sliced
12 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - 0.5 tsp salt
16 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over the turkey breast.
03 - Position the seasoned turkey breast in the center of the prepared sheet pan.
04 - In a large bowl, toss potatoes, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly around the turkey breast on the sheet pan. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until the turkey reaches 165°F internally and vegetables are tender and golden.
06 - Allow the turkey to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks together on one pan, so cleanup is almost nonexistent.
- The lemon and herbs make the turkey taste bright and fresh, never dry or boring.
- You can toss in whatever vegetables are sitting in your fridge and it still turns out beautiful.
02 -
- Don't skip checking the internal temperature, because turkey can go from perfectly juicy to dry in just a few minutes.
- Cut your vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they all finish cooking at the same time as the turkey.
03 -
- Use a meat thermometer instead of guessing, because even a few degrees over 165°F can turn tender turkey tough.
- Let the turkey come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before roasting so it cooks more evenly from edge to center.