Roasted Turkey Breast with Sweet Potato and Asparagus
Juicy roasted turkey breast served alongside caramelized sweet potato wedges and tender asparagus spears. An easy, egg-free dinner rich in protein and fiber to support your weight management goals.
Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kay + Lila
Kay created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the sweet potato ahead of time by washing and cutting it during weekly meal prep to save hands-on time after a busy workday.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchmen…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut the sweet potato into 1/2-inch (1
Cut the sweet potato into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) wedges. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus spears.
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Place the sweet potato wedges and asparagus…
Place the sweet potato wedges and asparagus spears on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat, then arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on one half of the sheet and asparagus on the other half.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Season the turkey breast cutlet on both…
Season the turkey breast cutlet on both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Place the turkey breast on the remaining space on the baking sheet.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20…
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender with browned edges. Remove asparagus at around 15 minutes if it is thin to prevent burning.
Look for: the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender with browned edges
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Transfer the turkey breast to a plate…
Transfer the turkey breast to a plate and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Serve sliced turkey with roasted sweet potato…
Serve sliced turkey with roasted sweet potato wedges and asparagus. Enjoy warm.
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