Lighter roast turkey breast with sage and onion gravy
A lean turkey breast with a proper sage and onion gravy, for a roast that leaves you full but not weighed down.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.10 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Mix the lemon zest, half the sage and the garlic with black pepper and rub it all over the turkey. Spray with low fat cooking spray.
- 2
Put the turkey in a roasting tin and roast for 1 hour, until the juices run clear and there is no pink.
60 min - 3
Meanwhile, spray a pan with low fat cooking spray and cook the onions over a low heat for 15 minutes with a splash of water, until soft. Add the rest of the sage.
15 min - 4
Add the stock to the onions and simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 5
Mix the cornflour and water, stir in and simmer for 2 minutes.
2 min - 6
Rest the turkey for 15 minutes, then slice thinly and serve with the gravy.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.