Thanksgiving Dinner for One Recipe
Thanksgiving Dinner for One
Don’t miss out on your favorite Thanksgiving dishes when they can be made into a portion for one. Have your own turkey, sweet potato casserole and green bean dish in this complete meal.
Serves: 1Prep: 20 minutesCook: 1 hourTotal: 1 hour 20 minutesDifficulty: Medium
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato, pricked all over
- 1 turkey breast tenderloin, 8-10 oz.
- 1 tsp. thyme, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1⁄2 tsp. pepper, divided
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 4 oz. green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp. mini marshmallows
- 2 tsp. pecans, chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place sweet potato on baking sheet and bake 45-55 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork.
- Season turkey with thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Sear turkey on both sides for about 5 minutes, then place on baking sheet with sweet potato. Bake 15-20 minutes, until an internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer turkey to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil.
- In skillet used to sear turkey, add butter and shallot. Cook over medium heat until softened, then add green beans. Cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Slice sweet potato in half lengthwise and use a fork to fluff insides. Top with mini marshmallows and pecans.
- Serve turkey with sweet potato and green beans. Refrigerate leftovers.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato, pricked all over
- 1 turkey breast tenderloin, 8-10 oz.
- 1 tsp. thyme, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1⁄2 tsp. pepper, divided
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 4 oz. green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp. mini marshmallows
- 2 tsp. pecans, chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place sweet potato on baking sheet and bake 45-55 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork.
- Season turkey with thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Sear turkey on both sides for about 5 minutes, then place on baking sheet with sweet potato. Bake 15-20 minutes, until an internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer turkey to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil.
- In skillet used to sear turkey, add butter and shallot. Cook over medium heat until softened, then add green beans. Cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Slice sweet potato in half lengthwise and use a fork to fluff insides. Top with mini marshmallows and pecans.
- Serve turkey with sweet potato and green beans. Refrigerate leftovers.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 1420mg |
| Total Fat | 49g |
| Saturated Fat | 24g |
| Protein | 68g |
| Cholesterol | 215mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9g |
| Sugars | 16g |
| Calories | 890 |