Harvest Turkey Platter (Printable Version)

Tender roast turkey breast with roasted root vegetables and a savory cranberry-orange sauce.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Turkey

01 - 2.6 lb boneless turkey breast, skin-on
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
05 - 1 tsp dried thyme
06 - 1 tsp dried sage
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

→ Roasted Autumn Vegetables

08 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
09 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks
10 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
11 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
15 - 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
16 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme

→ Cranberry-Orange Sauce

17 - 7 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
18 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
19 - 1/2 cup orange juice
20 - Zest of 1 orange
21 - Pinch of salt

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two large baking trays with parchment paper.
02 - Pat turkey breast dry and rub evenly with olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried sage, and smoked paprika. Place on a roasting rack inside a baking dish.
03 - Arrange carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and red onion on one prepared tray. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt, black pepper, dried rosemary, and dried thyme. Toss to coat thoroughly.
04 - Place the turkey on the center rack of the oven and roast for 50 to 60 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - At the 30-minute mark, place the tray with vegetables in the oven. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway, until tender and golden.
06 - While turkey and vegetables roast, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst and sauce thickens. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
07 - Remove turkey from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
08 - Slice turkey and arrange on a large platter alongside roasted vegetables. Serve cranberry-orange sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tender roast turkey breast
  • Savory cranberry-orange sauce
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add garlic cloves to the roasting vegetables
  • Turkey breast can be substituted with chicken breast
03 -
  • Ensure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) for safety
  • Stir the vegetables halfway through roasting for even cooking
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