Harvest Turkey Platter (Printable)

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

# Ingredient list:

→ Turkey

01 - 2.6 lbs 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two large baking trays with parchment paper.
02 - Pat turkey breast dry. Rub evenly with olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried sage, and smoked paprika. Place on a roasting rack set inside a baking dish.
03 - Arrange carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and red onion on one prepared baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle salt, black pepper, dried rosemary, and dried thyme. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Place turkey in the oven on the center rack. Roast for 50 to 60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - After 30 minutes of roasting, place vegetable tray in the oven. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until vegetables are golden and tender.
06 - Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and a pinch of 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 allow to cool slightly.
07 - Remove turkey from oven and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
08 - Slice turkey and arrange on a large serving platter with roasted vegetables. Serve cranberry-orange sauce on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tender roast turkey breast
  • Savory cranberry-orange sauce
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a few cloves of garlic to the roasting vegetables
  • Substitute turkey breast with chicken breast if desired
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect turkey doneness
  • Let the turkey rest before slicing to keep it juicy
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