Herbed Turkey Breast Tenderloins Recipe

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Herbs add surprising dimension to this tender turkey breast recipe shared by Denise Goedeken of Platte Center, Nebraska. It's easy for a weeknight meal but fancy enough for company, and just as the name suggests, it's oh-so quick to fix.

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Diabetic Friendly

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Herbed Turkey Breast Tenderloins Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Dash garlic powder
1 turkey breast tenderloin (3/4 pound)

Directions

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until butter is melted.
Cut tenderloin into four portions; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Broil turkey 4-6 in. from the heat until lightly browned. Brush with some of the butter mixture. Turn turkey over; broil until second side is lightly browned. Brush with butter mixture. Broil 6-8 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink, brushing often with remaining butter mixture. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 5 ounces cooked turkey equals 281 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 114 mg cholesterol, 207 mg sodium, trace carbohydrate, trace fiber, 40 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 5 lean meat.

Originally published as Turkey in a Hurry in Cooking for 2 Fall 2005, p27