Turkey dish savory and lean

The kind of recipe that becomes a favorite probably wins its popularity for more than one reason. Here’s a dish that has multiple charms: Mustard-Crusted Turkey Breast Roasted with Carrots and Broccoli.

First: It’s a savory main course roasted in one pan, accompanying veggies and all, easily put together from a short but smart ingredient list. The resulting dish will please the taste buds – but, bonus point: It’s lean enough not to upset a diet planned to cut down on fat.

The recipe is from the May issue of Everyday Food magazine, and it’s part of a feature titled “All in One Bag.” The feature provides a plan of action for a week’s worth of quick and tasty meals that requires only one trip to the store.

Mustard-Crusted Turkey Breast with Carrots and Broccoli

1 pound carrots (6 to 8 medium), peeled and cut on the diagonal into 2-inch lengths

3 teaspoons olive oil

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 boneless turkey breast half (2 pounds)

3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, plus more for serving (optional)

1 pound broccoli, cut into large florets, tough ends of stalks trimmed, peeled and sliced 1/4 -inch thick

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Push carrots to edges of baking sheet; place turkey in center, skin side up. Coat top of turkey with mustard; season with salt and pepper. Roast until beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

In a large bowl, toss broccoli with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss broccoli with carrots on baking sheet. Continue roasting, tossing vegetables once, until turkey is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 165 degrees, 30 to 40 minutes.

Transfer turkey to a cutting board; tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest, 5 to 10 minutes. Slice turkey and serve with vegetables, accompanied by mustard, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings.

Approximate nutrition information per serving: 269 calories, 7.2 grams fat (24 percent fat calories), 38.1 grams protein, 13.1 grams carbohydrate, 4.2 grams fiber.