Keto Thanksgiving Herb Roast (Printable)

Juicy herb-crusted turkey breast paired with seasonal low-carb vegetables for a festive meal.

# List of ingredients:

→ Turkey

01 - 3.3 lbs boneless turkey breast, skin-on
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Herb Butter

03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

10 - 10 ounces cauliflower florets
11 - 7 ounces Brussels sprouts, halved
12 - 5 ounces green beans, trimmed
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and allow to preheat fully.
02 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels. Ease skin away from the meat and apply half of the herb butter beneath the skin, spreading the remainder over the external surface.
04 - Position the seasoned turkey breast in a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil.
05 - In a separate bowl, toss cauliflower florets, halved Brussels sprouts, and trimmed green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Place the vegetables around the turkey in the roasting pan.
06 - Roast in preheated oven for 1 hour 15 to 20 minutes, until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are golden and tender.
07 - Remove from oven and allow turkey to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve alongside roasted vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday fresh herbs for bold flavor
  • Brings turkey and veggie sides together in one pan for easy clean-up
  • Keto and gluten free so everyone can enjoy
  • Perfectly juicy without brining
  • Ready in less than two hours including hands-off roasting
02 -
  • Packed with protein to keep guests full
  • Very low carb without skipping festive favorites
  • Easily adapted for dairy free by swapping avocado oil for butter
03 -
  • Always use a meat thermometer for best results This avoids dryness and ensures safety
  • Loosen turkey breast skin with clean hands or a small spoon but do not tear it
  • Toss all veggies well in oil and seasonings so they roast not steam
  • If skin starts to darken too quickly tent foil over the roast during the last half hour
  • Add a few sprigs of rosemary to the pan for extra scent while serving

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