Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Roasted Carrots

(from kylerhea’s recipe box)

Source: Martha Stewart

Categories: November2010, dinner, turkey

Ingredients

  • # 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • # 6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • # 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • # 1 small boneless, skinless turkey breast half (about 2 pounds)
  • # 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • # 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • # Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • # 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • # 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil; push to sides. Place turkey in center; rub with 1 tablespoon oil, and sprinkle with cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
    1. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of turkey registers 165 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes, tossing carrots halfway through. Let turkey rest 10 minutes; thinly slice crosswise.
    1. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, lime juice, and teaspoon cumin; season with salt and pepper. Serve turkey and carrots with sauce.

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