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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
 







Ingredients
1 Teaspoon chili powder, divided in half
1 Teaspoon cumin, divided in half
1 Teaspoon salt, divided in half
1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Pound TURKEY TENDERLOINS
4 Teaspoons olive oil, divided in half
1/4 Cup freshly squeezed lime juice
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
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut in quarters
 
  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, brown turkey in 2 teaspoons oil 3 to 4 minutes on each side. 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 170 degrees F.
  3. In medium non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, saute onion and jalapeno pepper in remaining oil 2 to 3 minutes or until onion softens. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, remaining chili powder/cumin mixture and cilantro. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is heated throughout.
  4. 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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