Turkey Breast with Roasted Asparagus
Savor the flavor-pairing of tarragon and Dijon-style mustard along with the bright colors of asparagus, parsley, and red peppers.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
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2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
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3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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2 boneless turkey breast halves (with skin on) (2-1/2 to 3 pounds total)
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1 7-ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup snipped fresh parsley
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1-1/2 pounds asparagus spears
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine margarine or butter, mustard, tarragon, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper; set aside.
2.
Remove skin from turkey; set aside. Lay one turkey breast half, boned side up, on work surface. Make 4 to 5 shallow cuts in the thickest portion of breast (do not cut through). Place turkey breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, lightly pound turkey breast to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch). Remove plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining turkey breast. Dot breast halves with half of the margarine mixture; set remaining mixture aside. Top turkey evenly with red peppers and parsley. Starting with a short side, roll up each turkey breast into a spiral. Wrap reserved skin around each roll. Tie with 100-percent-cotton string. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
3.
Melt remaining margarine mixture and brush over surface of turkey. Insert a meat thermometer into the center of one of the turkey rolls. Roast in a 325 degree F oven for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until juices run clear and the thermometer registers 170 degrees F.
4.
Meanwhile, snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. If desired, scrape off scales. In a large bowl toss asparagus, oil, and the 1/4 teaspoon salt together. Add asparagus to the roasting pan around the turkey the last 15 to 20 minutes of roasting time. Cover turkey and asparagus; let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serve turkey with asparagus. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 212, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 14%, Vitamin C 91%, Calcium 3%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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