Orange Glazed Turkey with Potatoes & Carrots
From our friends at the American Heart Association
Servings: 6
With this complete meal, you can enjoy the taste of Thanksgiving year-round.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
One 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound boneless, skinless turkey breast, all visible fat discarded
2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs (a combination of any/all, including rosemary, basil, parsley, tarragon, chives, thyme and sage)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons sugar-free orange marmalade
1 pound potatoes (any type), cut into 2-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Place the turkey in the dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together the herbs, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Rub half the mixture all over the turkey.
- Spread the marmalade over the turkey.
- In a large bowl, stir together the potatoes, carrots and oil with the remaining herb mixture. Place the vegetables around the turkey in the dish. Roast for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Quick Tips
Tip: Cut off the feathery greenery on fresh carrots as soon as you can. As long as it remains attached, it continues to remove moisture and vitamins from the carrot.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (serves 6)
Calories | 257 |
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Total Fat | 3.5 g (0.5 g saturated fat, 0.0 g trans fat, 0.5 g polyunsaturated fat, 2.0 g monounsaturated fat) |
Cholesterol | 76 mg |
Sodium | 389 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 23 g (3 g dietary fiber, 7 g sugars) |
Protein | 32 g |
Dietary Exchanges | 1 vegetable, 1 starch, 4 lean meat |