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Lemon Seasoned Turkey Breast with Sweet Potatoes and Onions rec.food.recipes/Amy Jones/1999 Yield: 6 servings
1 turkey breast half (about 3 pounds) 1 small lemon 1 garlic clove, pressed 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 medium sweet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), peeled 2 medium onions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Remove any excess fat from turkey breast. Zest lemon. Press garlic with garlic press. Slice sweet potatoes into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Cut onions into wedges.
Combine lemon zest, garlic, rosemary thyme, salt and pepper to make a rub. Rub 1 1/2 tablespoons over entire turkey breast half. Place turkey half skin side up in baking dish.
Toss remaining lemon seasoning with vegetables. Surround turkey breast with seasoned vegetables. Cover.
Bake 1 hour. Carefully remove lid; continue baking 20-30 minutes or until thermometer reads 170 F Let stand covered 10 minutes before carving. Carve and serve.
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