Recipe: Lemon Seasoned Turkey Breast with Sweet Potatoes and Onions

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.