Description
A collection of healthy recipes for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- Turkey breast – 1 whole (about 12 lbs)
- Olive oil – 1/4 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Rosemary – 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Thyme – 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt – 2 teaspoons
- Pepper – 1 teaspoon
- Green beans – 1 lb
- Almonds – 1/2 cup, sliced
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Vegetable broth – 2 cups
- Carrots – 4, chopped
- Brussels sprouts – 1 lb, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rub the turkey breast with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and cook for about 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the turkey cooks, prepare the quinoa by boiling vegetable broth and adding quinoa. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blanch green beans and toss with sliced almonds.
- Roast Brussels sprouts and carrots in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Once the turkey is done, let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Serve turkey with quinoa, green beans, and roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust herbs according to your taste.
- Brine the turkey overnight for extra moisture.
- Use low-sodium broth for quinoa for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: thanksgiving healthy recipes