Heart-Healthy Honey Glazed Turkey

Transform your dinner table with this Heart-Healthy Honey Glazed Turkey, a flavorful twist on a classic roast that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a lean, protein-packed turkey breast coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar, enhanced with the zesty freshness of lemon, aromatic garlic, and earthy rosemary. With just 15 minutes of prep, the turkey is roasted to perfection, basted in low-sodium chicken broth to ensure juicy, tender slices every time. Not only is this dish heart-healthy, but it’s also a showstopper, delivering a golden-brown finish while keeping sodium and unhealthy fats in check. Serve it with wholesome sides like steamed vegetables or whole grain stuffing for a nutritious and irresistibly delicious meal. Perfect for family dinners or holiday feasts, this recipe will make your gathering both nourishing and memorable!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Turkey breast
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, lemon zest, chopped rosemary, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the glaze.

Step 3

Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan. Use a basting brush to coat the turkey breast evenly with the honey glaze, ensuring to cover all sides.

Step 4

Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan. This will help keep the turkey moist during cooking and create flavorful drippings for a sauce, if desired.

Step 5

Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil to retain moisture and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 6

Roast for about 60 minutes, then remove the foil to allow the turkey to brown. Continue roasting for another 30 minutes or until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 8

Serve the turkey slices with your choice of heart-healthy sides, such as steamed vegetables or whole grain stuffing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2268.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3212.4

Total Fat 68.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.2g
Cholesterol 1378.9mg	0%
Sodium 11257.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 99.0g
Protein 526.1g	0%

Vitamin D 217.7IU	0%
Calcium 241.0mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 4637.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.7%

Protein: 66.9%

Carbs: 13.4%