Herb-Roasted Turkey and Vegetables

Set aside half of this herb-infused roast and vegetable combo to make Turkey and Bean Soup for a second meal.

SERVINGS: 4 servings

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 21

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings: 4 servings
Calories231
Total Fat (g)3
Saturated Fat (g)1
Cholesterol (mg)69
Sodium (mg)219
Carbohydrate (g)21
Fiber (g)3
Protein (g)30

Diabetic Exchanges

Starch (d.e.)1
Vegetables (d.e.).5
Very Lean Meat (d.e.)3.5
Fat (d.e.).5

2	tablespoonssnipped fresh parsley
4	clovesgarlic, minced
1	teaspoonsnipped fresh rosemary
1	teaspoonsnipped fresh thyme
1/2	teaspoonsalt
1/2	teaspoonground black pepper
1	2-3/4- to 3-1/4-poundturkey breast portion with bone, skin removed
	Nonstick cooking spray
3	cupstiny red potatoes, quartered (about 1 pound)
2	cupsbaby carrots with tops trimmed and halved lengthwise (about 8 ounces)
2	cupswhite and/or red pearl onions trimmed and halved (about 8 ounces)
1	tablespoonolive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine parsley, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the herb mixture.

2. Place turkey breast portion, bone side down, on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the remaining herb mixture evenly over turkey breast portion; rub in with your fingers. Roast, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, and pearl onions; add the reserved 1 tablespoon herb mixture and the olive oil and toss until vegetables are coated. Arrange vegetables around turkey in roasting pan.

4. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Roast for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours more or until juices run clear, turkey is no longer pink (170°F), and vegetables are tender, stirring vegetables once.

5. Transfer turkey to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Trim meat from bone. Reserve and store* 10 ounces of the turkey (about 2 cups) and 2 cups of the vegetables for the Turkey and Bean Soup. Serve the remaining turkey with the remaining vegetables. Makes 4 servings, plus enough reserved turkey and vegetables for Turkey and Bean Soup

*Storage: Place the reserved cooked turkey and vegetables in an airtight container. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.