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Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Parsnip Fries

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One pan herb roasted turkey breast is one easy, comforting and delicious dinner. This is such a hearty, cozy meal for just about any occasion. This recipe will serve 4 to 6.
Course Mains & Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword easy recipe, one pan, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving recipe, turkey, turkey breast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 394
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 3 parsnips peeled and cut into fries
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 to 4 pounds turkey breast roast boneless skinless or bone-in skin on
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°.
  • Add the parsnip fries to a cast iron skillet, drizzle with olive oil and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to combine and arrange in an even layer.
  • In a small bowl combine butter with herbs and mix to combine.
  • Rub the herb butter all over the turkey breast roast and place on top of the parsnip fries.
  • Insert a instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey roast.
  • Roast for 30 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350° and continue cooking until the internal temp reaches 160 to 165°.
  • Remove and let rest 10 minutes under tented foil before slicing and serving with the parsnips.

Notes

The hot skillet should keep the parsnip fries warm but if you want to make a pan gravy then just transfer them to a serving dish and cover tightly with foil.
MAKE THE PAN GRAVY:
Add 1-2 tablespoons of butter, once melted add 1 finely dice shallot and cook until soft and translucent. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons flour and whisk it into the fat. Cook the flour/fat mixture for 2 to 3 minutes before slowing adding and whisking in the broth, about 2 cups. Season to taste with dried thyme, ground sage, salt and pepper (sorry, I didn’t measure any of this out). Bring to a bubble and simmer until thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg