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Spiced Turkey Breast with Minted Pomegranate Yogurt on a jewel decorated dinner table

Spiced Turkey Breast with Minted Pomegranate Yogurt

Lynn Crawford
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 355 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless with skin on turkey breasts about 1 pound each
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp anchovies finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon purée or 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp capers chopped
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp ras-el-hanout
  • 1 tbsp rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp thyme chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

Minted Pomegranate Yogurt

Whisk all ingredients in a large bowl:

  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp ras-el-hanout
  • 2 tbsp mint chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, anchovies, lemon, capers, mustard herbs, and spices together to form a loose paste.
  • Rub the turkey on both sides and inside where the bone was removed with the marinade.  Cover and refrigerate overnight, for maximum flavour, or at least 3 hours.
  • Turn the oven on to 400°F.
  • To cook the turkey, remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for about an hour.  Season the turkey with salt and pepper, then lay the turkey, on a rack, in a large roasting pan.  Place turkey in the oven and roast for 15 minutes, then lower heat to 350°F.  Continue to roast turkey until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers to 165°F about 1 hour. Transfer turkey to platter and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Sprinkle ¼ cup pomegranate seeds, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve with minted pomegranate yoghurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSodium: 399mg
Keyword Whole Turkey
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