Pecan Crusted Turkey Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes
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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
- 5 g
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black pepper
- 1/2 tsp
- 2 g
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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
- 15 g
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ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp
- 2 g
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low-calorie brown sugar substitute
- 2 tbsp
- 30 g
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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!