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Turkey Tenderloins with Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Turkey Tenderloins with Black Bean and Corn Salsa


Yield: 12

Establishment: Catering Operation, School, Restaurant, Club Operation
 
Ethnicity: Latin
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Saute
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 







Turkey Tenderloins
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 Pounds TURKEY TENDERLOINS
4 Tablespoons olive oil
3/4 Cup freshly squeezed lime juice
 
  1. Combine chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper; sprinkle one half of mixture over turkey.
  2. Over medium-high heat, brown turkey in 2 tablespoons oil, rotating tenderloins so all sides are browned. Add lime juice, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until turkey is no longer pink in center and food thermometer reaches 170 degrees F.
 
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
1 Cup sweet onion, minced
3 Large jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
50 Ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 Pounds sweet corn
1 Cup seeded and chopped fresh tomato
1/2 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped
 
  1. Over medium-high heat, sauté onion and jalapeno pepper in remaining oil until onion softens. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, remaining chili powder/cumin mixture and cilantro.
  2. Cook until mixture is heated throughout.
 
Service
12 Wedges lime
As needed fresh cilantro sprigs
 
  1. Slice tenderloins on the diagonal. Portion 1/3-pound sliced turkey for each order.
  2. Garnish each presentation with a lime wedge and cilantro sprigs.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 420  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 95mg
Sodium 580mg
Potassium 699mg
Total Carbohydrate 44g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 9g  
Protein 49g  
Vitamin A 15%
  • Vitamin C 25%
    Calcium 10%
  • Iron 35%
    *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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