Lime and Garlic Turkey Tenderloins

Serves 4

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urkey is a nice change from chicken and this recipe is extremely flavorful and moist. It is simple to prepare and cooks quickly, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining, since the sauce can be prepared ahead of time and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves Melissa’s organic garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced oregano
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Napa Valley organic olive oil, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 large turkey breast tenderloins (about 1 1/2 pounds), fully butterflied
• 4 cups Gelson’s Finest organic baby spinach
• 1 cup del Cabo organic heirloom medley cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions:


1. Preheat broiler.

2. Combine garlic, oregano, lime juice, five teaspoons olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Let stand while you cook the turkey.

3. Brush tops of turkey tenderloins with remaining teaspoon olive oil and season with remaining salt and pepper. Broil until cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side.

4. Transfer cooked to the bowl with the sauce and toss to coat.

5. Arrange spinach and tomatoes on a serving platter and top with turkey and sauce.

Each tender with 1 1/4 cups spinach and tomatoes contains: Calories Fat Saturated Fat Trans Fat Cholesterol Sodium Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Sugars Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron 260       9 g     1 g     0 g     70 mg  300 g     6 g     2 g     1 g     40 g     24% DV 22% DV 3% DV 12% DV