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Grilled Spicy Turkey Tenderloin


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Southwestern
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Cinco de Mayo, Celebrate Spring
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 
Dish Type: Barbecue
 







Ingredients
1 Teaspoon chili powder
1 Teaspoon cumin
1 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Pound TURKEY TENDERLOINS
1/3 Cup onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 Teaspoons olive oil
1 Can (15-ounces) black beans, rinsed and well drained
1 Can (8 3/4-ounces) corn, drained
1/3 Cup tomato, chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, quartered
 
  1. In small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper; sprinkle one half of mixture over turkey.
  2. In medium, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion and jalapeno pepper in oil 2 to 3 minutes, or until onion softens. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, remaining chili powder mixture and cilantro. Cook 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture is heated throughout.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat charcoal grill for direct-heat cooking. Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink in center and meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F.
  4. Allow tenderloins to stand 10 minutes before serving.
  5. To serve, squeeze lime wedge over each serving.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 295  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 19%
Cholesterol 70mg
Sodium 818mg
Total Carbohydrate 27g
Protein 34g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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