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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

TASTE
Roast veggies along with turkey breast

 •  Coffee 101

Associated Press

Turkey breast is coated with mustard and then roasted with carrots and broccoli alongside it for a one-pan meal. You can serve it with some more mustard on the side, or as is.

JONATHAN LOVEKIN | Associated Press

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The kind of recipe that becomes a favorite probably wins its popularity for more than one reason. Here's a dish that has multiple charms: mustard-crusted turkey breast roasted with carrots and broccoli.

It's a savory main course roasted in one pan, veggies and all, easily put together from a short ingredient list. Bonus point: It's lean enough not to upset a diet planned to cut down on fat.

The recipe is from the May issue of Everyday Food magazine, and it's part of a feature titled "All in One Bag" — on preparing a week's worth of quick and tasty meals with only one trip to the store.

MUSTARD-CRUSTED TURKEY BREAST WITH CARROTS AND BROCCOLI

  • 1 pound carrots (6 to 8 medium), peeled and cut on the diagonal into 2-inch lengths
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 boneless turkey breast half (2 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, plus more for serving (optional)
  • 1 pound broccoli, cut into large florets, tough ends of stalks trimmed, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick

    Preheat oven to 425 F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Push carrots to edges of baking sheet; place turkey in center, skin side up. Coat top of turkey with mustard; season with salt and pepper. Roast until beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

    In a large bowl, toss broccoli with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss broccoli with carrots on baking sheet. Continue roasting, tossing vegetables once, until turkey is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 165 F (30 to 40 minutes).

    Transfer turkey to a cutting board; tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Slice turkey and serve with vegetables, accompanied by mustard, if desired.

    Makes 6 servings.

  • Per serving: 269 calories, 7.2 g fat, 38.1 g protein, 13.1 g carbohydrates, 4.2 g fiber.