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Tarragon Turkey Medallions

Preparation of this entrée is very fast paced, so have your side dishes ready before you begin cooking it. Mixed salad greens topped with Cider Vinaigrette (page 96) and Rice and Vegetable Pilaf (page 252) make good accompaniments.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 3 ounces turkey per serving

Ingredients

Sauce

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1-pound turkey tenderloin, all visible fat discarded, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat the oil over high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the turkey in a single layer for 2 minutes. Turn over and cook for 3 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center. Transfer to a serving plate. Set aside.

    Step 3

    Pour the sauce into the skillet. Cook for 15 to 20 seconds, or until the mixture reduces to 2 tablespoons, stirring constantly with a flat spatula. Drizzle over the turkey.

  2. cook’s tip

    Step 4

    Substitute a 1-pound pork tenderloin for the turkey. Cook as directed above.

  3. Nutrition Information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 149

    Step 7

    Total fat: 3.0g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 70mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 202mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 1g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 0g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 0g

    Step 17

    Protein: 28g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 15mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 349mg

  4. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    3 very lean meat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition
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