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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
1/4 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 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 turkey 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
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 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
Serving Size 351 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320   Calories from Fat 60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 10%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 640mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 11%
Dietary Fiber 9g 35%
Sugars 5g  
Protein 36g  
Vitamin A 10%
  • Vitamin C 30%
    Calcium 4%
  • Iron 20%
    *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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