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Spicy Lime and Cilantro Turkey Fajitas

Spicy Lime and Cilantro Turkey Fajitas


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Occasion: Superbowl, Memorial Day, Cinco de Mayo
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 
Dish Type: Fajita
 







1 Tablespoon paprika
1/2 Teaspoon onion salt
1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 Teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 Teaspoon white pepper
1 Pound TURKEY TENDERLOINS, butterflied
1 lime
 
  1. In a shallow flat dish, combine paprika, onion salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, fennel, thyme and white pepper. Rub mixture over turkey; cover and refrigerate one hour.
  2. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking. Grill turkey, 4 inches from the heat, 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning turkey tenderloin halfway through grilling time. Cook until food thermometer registers 170 degrees F in thickest part of tenderloin.
  3. Place on clean serving plate and squeeze lime juice over tenderloins. Slice turkey, crosswise, on the diagonal into 1/4-inch slices.
 
Cilantro Sauce
1 Cup non-fat sour cream
1/4 Cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 Cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 Can (4 ounces) green chilies, drained
1 plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
 
  1. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, onions, cilantro, chilies, tomato, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
 
To Serve
4 large pita rounds
1/2 Cup shredded lettuce
 
  1. Fill each pita half with turkey and top with cilantro sauce. Add shredded lettuce.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 371  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 7%
Cholesterol 59mg
Sodium 841mg
Total Carbohydrate 46g
Protein 36g  
*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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