Turkey Tenders With Sweet-pepper-citrus Salsa
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains | Sami | 6 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 6 | Turkey breast tenderloin | |
| steaks about 1/2 inch | ||
| thick* about 1 1/2 lb. | ||
| 1/3 | c | Olive oil |
| 1/4 | c | Lemon juice |
| 1 | t | Orange peel, finely shredded |
| 1/4 | c | Orange juice |
| 4 | Cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1/4 | t | Salt |
| 1/4 | t | Pepper |
| 1 | Jar, 7-oz. roasted red | |
| sweet peppers drained | ||
| and | ||
| chopped | ||
| 1 | Orange, peeled seeded and | |
| cut up | ||
| 2 | Green onions, sliced | |
| 1 | T | Fresh basil, snipped or 1 |
| teaspoon dried basil | ||
| crushed | ||
| 2 | T | Balsamic vinegar |
| Bibb lettuce, optional | ||
| Fresh basil, optional |
INSTRUCTIONS
Place turkey in a heavy plastic bag set in a large mixing bowl. For marinade, in a small bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange peel, orange juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; pour over turkey in bag. Close bag and turn turkey to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove turkey from bag, reserving marinade. Grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or till no pink remains, brushing with marinade during the first 6 minutes and turning once. Serve with Sweet-Pepper-Citrus Salsa. If desired, garnish with lettuce and basil. Makes 6 servings. Nutrition facts per serving: 206 cal., 10 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 50 mg chol., 107 mg sodium, 6 g carbo., 1 g fiber, and 22 g pro. Daily Values: 11% vit. A, 122% vit. C, 2% calcium, and 10% iron. SWEET-PEPPER - CITRUS SALSA Combine one 7-oz. jar roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped; 1 peeled, seeded, and cut up orange; 2 sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Cover; chill. Makes about 1 1/2 cups salsa. Nutrition facts per 1/4-cup serving: 16 cal., 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 1 mg sodium, 4 g carbo., 1 g fiber, and 0 g pro. Daily Values: 11% vit. A, 110% vit. C, 0% calcium, and 3% iron. A Note: Accent the marinades fruity nature with a lively salsa tossed together at your leisure, then chilled till dinnertime. Pre-cut, turkey breast tenderloin steaks are available in some areas. If you find only the large whole tenderloins, slice them horizontally into 1/2-inch-thick steaks. Recipe by: Better Homes & Gardens Magazine July 1996 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1003 by "M. Hicks" <nitro_ii@email.msn.com> on Jan 11, 1998
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 2098
Calories From Fat: 717
Total Fat: 79.7g
Cholesterol: 665.3mg
Sodium: 16378.7mg
Potassium: 4621.8mg
Carbohydrates: 19.4g
Fiber: 7.6g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 309.1g