Description
A delicious and festive dish featuring tender turkey breast cooked in a sweet and tangy cranberry orange sauce, served with crisp green beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs turkey breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season turkey breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear turkey breast for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, orange juice, and honey. Pour over turkey in the skillet.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Meanwhile, blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
- In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Slice turkey and serve with cranberry orange sauce and green beans.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust honey to taste for sweetness.
- Check turkey temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: turkey, cranberry, orange sauce, green beans, holiday meal