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Maple Sage Turkey Breast

Servings = 8 | Serving size =4 ounces turkey breast

This recipe does make great leftovers as sandwiches, but you can also use the leftovers in Roasted Turkey, Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad.

Serve with Mashed Yams or Cornbread Dressing

AND

Serve with Roasted Beets or Parmesan Squash or Herbed Zucchini

1	3 lb. bone in turkey breast
1 large	white onion (peeled and cut into eighths)
2 Tbsp	fresh sage leaves
1/2 tsp	peppercorns
1/2 tsp	dried thyme leaves
1/2 cup	maple syrup
1/2 cup	low sodium chicken stock
1/2 tsp	salt

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Rinse the whole turkey breast in cold water and pat dry.

Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place the onion pieces in the bottom on top of the aluminum foil in a mound.

Scatter the sage, thyme and peppercorns over the top of the onions.

Place the turkey breast on top of the onions (skin side up) and cover lightly with aluminum foil, then place the pan inside the preheated oven. Roast for 30 minutes, then turn the roasting pan 180° in the oven (to make sure the turkey roasts evenly). After another half hour remove the aluminum foil. Top with 1/4 cup of the maple syrup and return the pan to the oven.

After another 30 to 45 minutes, baste the turkey with the juices from the bottom of the pan and add the other 1/4 cup maple syrup. If the skin is getting too crispy, you can put the foil back over the top. Cook until the internal temperature of the breast meat is 160°F.

Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.

While the turkey is resting, skim the excess fat from the bottom of the roasting pan and discard. Place the roasted onions, herbs and remaining liquid in a blender and puree until smooth. Add up to 1/2 cup chicken stock to the desired thickness (it might take less, but if it is still not thin enough, use a little water - about a tablespoon at a time).

Reheat the sauce gently and serve over the sliced turkey.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 4 ounces turkey breast | Servings 8

Calories 198 | Calories from Fat 55

Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)

Total Fat 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat 2g (8%)

Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 55 mg (18 %) | Sodium 202 mg (8 %)

Total Carbohydrates 18g (5%) | Sugars 13g

Dietary Fiber 0g (2%) | Protein 19g

Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 3 % | Calcium 3% | Iron 8%

Vitamin K 2 mcg  | Potassium  324 mg | Magnesium  26 mg