Lemon-Basil Turkey Breast Recipe

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You can transform plain turkey into a company dish with a refreshing blend of lemon and basil. The golden brown meat is super-moist and tender.—Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Lemon-Basil Turkey Breast Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 2 hours

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

6 medium carrots
3 celery ribs
2 medium onions
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
2 medium lemons, sliced

Directions

Cut carrots and celery into 2-in. lengths; cut onions into wedges. Place in a roasting pan; add broth and water.
In a small bowl, combine the basil, lemon peel, garlic, salt and pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Place turkey breast over carrot mixture. Place lemon slices over skin.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing turkey. Serve with vegetables. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 5 ounces cooked turkey (calculated without skin) and 1/4 cup vegetables equals 192 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 290 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 37 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Lemon-Basil Turkey Breast in Country Woman October/November 2010, p38