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Easy Tandoori Turkey with Grilled Onions

Easy Tandoori Turkey with Grilled Onions


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Indian
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 







Turkey Marinade
16-Ounces plain, low-fat yogurt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
3 Cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons curry powder
2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon
To Taste salt and pepper
1 Pound TURKEY TENDERLOINS
 
  1. Whisk together yogurt, oil, garlic, curry powder and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Pour marinade into a quart-size zipper bag.
  2. Season turkey with salt and pepper. Add to the zippered bag, seal and shake. Marinate, refrigerated, for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
 
Rice
2 Cups uncooked basmati rice
 
  1. Prepare basmati rice according to package directions.
 
Grilling
2 Small white onions, peeled and cut into quarters
 
  1. Preheat grill or broiler.
  2. Remove turkey tenderloins from zippered bag and place on grill rack. Brush with more marinade.
  3. Place onion wedges on grill rack.
  4. Grill turkey and onions for 5 minutes, then turn and baste turkey with more marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
  5. Grill turkey and onions 5-7 more minutes, until meat thermometer, inserted in the center, reaches 165 degrees F and onions are soft.
  6. Divide turkey, onions and cooked basmati rice between 4 plates.

Recipe Source: Recipe and photo courtesy of Perdue Farms.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 608  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.6g 18%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1591mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 76g 25%
Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 0g  
Protein 53g  
*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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