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Turkey Tenderloins Stuffed with Lemon and Lentils

Turkey Tenderloins Stuffed with Lemon and Lentils


Yield: 12

Establishment: Business and Industry Account, Restaurant, Club Operation
 
Ethnicity: New American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Mother's Day
 
Preparation Method: Saute, Oven Finish
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 







Ingredients
1 Pound lentil beans
4 Medium onions, thinly sliced
6 Cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
6 Medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
4 Tablespoons fresh thyme, cleaned
4 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, cleaned
4 Tablespoons fresh sage, cleaned
4 Tablespoons fresh parsley, cleaned
As needed salt and pepper
4 LEMON GARLIC SEASONED TURKEY BREAST TENDERS
2 Large lemons, zested
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 Teaspoon coarse salt
6 Cups mixed salad greens, cleaned and chilled
 
  1. Cook 1 pound lentils with onions, garlic, carrots and ½ cup mixture of fresh herbs. Cover lentils with proportion of broth or water as directed on lentil package. Season with salt and pepper if water is used. Cook according to package directions.
  2. Cut turkey tenders lengthwise along connective tissue of tenderloin. Lightly pound tenders to ¼-inch thickness.
  3. Spread cooked lentils, pureed or whole, to within ½-inch of edges. Sprinkle each with zest of ½ lemon and 2 tablespoons fresh herb mixture.
  4. Roll turkey tenders tightly to enclose lentils and form a pinwheel. Tie with string to truss.
  5. Sauté 2 tenders in 1-tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle each with ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt. Sauté until golden brown. Repeat with remaining tenders.
  6. Roast in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F. Let stand 10 minutes. Slice on the diagonal.
  7. For each portion: place ½ cup mixed salad greens on individual plates. Top with 1/3-cup lentils and 3 turkey slices.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, LLC

Nutrition Facts
Calories 260  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg
Sodium 550mg
Potassium 627mg
Total Carbohydrate 29g
Dietary Fiber 12g
Sugars 7g  
Protein 31g  
Vitamin A 210%
  • Vitamin C 25%
    Calcium 8%
  • Iron 30%
    *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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