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Spicy Turkey Tenderloins with Black Bean Salsa

Spicy Turkey Tenderloins with Black Bean Salsa


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Father's Day
 
Preparation Method: Saute
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 







Turkey Tenderloin
1/2 Teaspoon chili powder
1/2 Teaspoon cumin
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Pound TURKEY TENDERLOINS
2 Teaspoons olive oil
1/4 Cup freshly squeezed lime juice
 
  1. In small bowl combine chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper; sprinkle mixture over turkey.
  2. In medium nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown turkey in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  3. Add lime juice, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink in center and food thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.
 
Black Bean Salsa
2 Teaspoons olive oil
1/3 Cup sweet onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 Can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Can (8-3/4 ounces) corn, drained
1/3 Cup chopped tomato
1/2 Teaspoon chili powder
1/2 Teaspoon cumin
1/2 Teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut in quarters
 
  1. In medium nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Sauté onion and jalapeno pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion softens.
  2. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt and cilantro. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is heated throughout.
  3. To serve, squeeze a lime wedge over each serving. Garnish with additional cilantro sprigs.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 295  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 18%
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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