Saturday, October 27, 2007

Stuffed Turkey Tenderloins

These are VERY good—one of my favorite recipes.

2 (8-oz) turkey breast tenderloins
2 cups chopped baby spinach leaves
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbs olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 to 1/4 tsp ground red pepper

1. Make a pocket in each turkey tenderloin by cutting lengthwise from one side almost to, but not through, the opposite side; set aside.

2. In a bowl combine the spinach, cheese & pepper. Spoon the spinach mixture into turkey pockets. Tie 100% cotton kitchen sring around each tenderloin in 3 or 4 places to hold in the stuffing.

3. In a small bowl combine oil, paprika, salt & pepper; brush evenly over tenderloins.

4. Grill on the lightly greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat for 16-20 minutes, or until turkey is tender & no longer pink in the center—turning once halfway through cooking. Remove & discard strings; slice tenderloins crosswise.

5. Serve on a bed of rice or with herbed mashed potatoes, or with rosemary-broiled baby potatoes, etc. You get the picture.

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