The Juiciest Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast…EVER!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine can be a lower-calorie alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium while maintaining flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense and can be used interchangeably.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.

Rub olive oil all over the turkey breast.

Season the turkey with salt, black pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.

Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan.

Chop the potatoes, carrots, and celery into chunks and arrange them around the turkey.

Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.

Add sliced onion and lemon around the turkey and vegetables.

Dot the turkey with butter for extra flavor.

Roast in the oven for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Baste the turkey with pan juices every 30 minutes.

Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Serve the turkey with roasted vegetables and pan juices.

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