Pecan Crusted Turkey Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes
Nothing says the holidays like turkey and sweet potatoes. This delightful dish is full of vitamin A, fiber and healthy fats from the pecans.
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Servings
- 6 Servings
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- Serving size
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4 ounces turkey + 6 sweet potato wedges
Ingredients
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Nonstick cooking spray
- 1
- 1
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eggs
- 1
- 1
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egg whites
- 2
- 2
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garlic powder
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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black pepper
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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pecan chips
- 2 oz
- 57 g
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turkey breast tenderloin
- 24 oz
- 680 g
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sweet potatoes (6-ounce each, peeled and cut into wedges (about 18 wedges per potato))
- 2
- 2
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olive oil
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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Splenda Brown Sugar blend
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray large rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together egg and egg whites.
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In another medium shallow bowl, combine garlic powder, pepper and pecans.
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Dip turkey breast tenderloin in egg mixture and coat well. Dredge turkey in pecan mixture and cover on both sides. Place in baking dish. Discard leftover egg mixture.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, oil, cinnamon and Splenda Brown Sugar Blend.
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Arrange the sweet potatoes around the turkey breast tenderloin in baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes or until done (turkey breast reaches 165 degrees).
Reviews
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We really enjoyed the savory blend of flavors. It felt like having a mini Thanksgiving feast on a plate. The spends brown sugar on the sweet potatoes is a nice touch. Will fix this recipe again!