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Mesquite Grilled Turkey Medallions with Caribbean Salsa
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| 1-1/2 Pints mesquite chips |
| 6 Pounds TURKEY TENDERLOINS, skin removed |
| To Taste pepper |
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- Soak mesquite chips in water for 2 hours.
- Preheat charcoal grill. Drain mesquite chips and add to hot coals.
- Sprinkle turkey tenderloins with pepper and grill 8 to 10 minutes per side (rotate to ensure all four sides are marked) or until 170 degrees F internal temperature is reached.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice turkey into 1/2-inch medallions and arrange on dinner plates.
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| Caribbean Salsa |
| 1-1/2 Quarts mango, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes |
| 1-1/2 Cups cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces |
| 3/4 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
| 1/2 Cup green onion, finely chopped |
| 1-1/2 Each jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped |
| 3/4 Cup freshly squeezed lime juice |
| 1-1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar |
| 1-1/4 Tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and minced |
| To Taste pepper |
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- Combine mango, cucumber, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve salsa over tenderloins.
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| Recipe Source: Recipe developed for the National Turkey Federation by Chef Craig Scheuerman, CCC, of Stratford University, Falls Church, VA |
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Nutrition Facts
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| Calories 150 |
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| % Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat 0.5g |
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| Saturated Fat 0g |
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| Cholesterol 70mg |
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| Sodium 55mg |
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| Potassium 94mg |
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| Total Carbohydrate 9g |
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| Sugars 7g |
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| Protein 28g |
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| Vitamin A 30% |
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Vitamin C 25% |
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| Calcium 2% |
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Iron 8% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
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Calories: |
2000 |
2500 |
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| 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 |
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300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
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25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
| Fat 9 |
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Carbohydrate 4 |
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Protein 4 |
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| One serving contains less than one gram of dietary fiber. |
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