Cooking turkey tenderloins with pesto and provolone cheese is a delicious and versatile way to enjoy this lean and flavorful cut of meat. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or an elegant dish to serve at a special occasion, this recipe is sure to please. With its tender texture, savory pesto, and gooey melted cheese, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
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SAGE PESTO CRUSTED TURKEY TENDERLOIN
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
- In a blender, combine sage, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Puree until smooth.
- Season turkey all over with salt and black pepper and transfer to prepared pan. Spread pesto all over top of turkey. Arrange potatoes around turkey in pan, spray with cooking spray and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast for 30 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown and turkey reaches 160 degrees F. Let turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve half of the turkey with all of potatoes. Reserve remaining turkey for salad, if desired
SPINACH-PESTO TURKEY TENDERLOINS
My husband and I love turkey tenderloin stuffed with spinach and goat cheese. This deliciously easy variation on a classic entree takes weeknight dinner to a new level. -Hayley Long, Oxford, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Drain well., In a small bowl, combine spinach, cheese and garlic. Cut a pocket in each tenderloin by slicing horizontally to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Fill with cheese mixture; secure with kitchen string if necessary., Place tenderloins on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with pesto. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cut each tenderloin into 4 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
TURKEY PESTO SUBS
It was time to amp up my usual sandwich rotation. I used pesto with turkey, sweet red pepper and onion to get the crunch and munch factor going. -Rusty Koll, Elmwood, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil. Add pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return turkey to pan; stir in pesto. Remove from heat., Place buns on a baking sheet, cut side up. Top with turkey mixture and cheese. Broil 2-3 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
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TURKEY TENDERLOINS WITH PESTO AND PROVOLONE
Make and share this Turkey Tenderloins With Pesto and Provolone recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tuck Burnette
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 4 tenderloins, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim the turkey as needed, cut lengthwise, through each one, stopping short of the other side, and open like a book.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper. Rub each with 1 tablespoon pesto. Divide cheese pieces evenly.
- Shut tenders, close with toothpicks.
- Season outside lightly. Spread evenly with remaining pesto.
- Place on a sheet, or on a large rack (like a cookie rack, set over a jelly sheet), and bake in the middle or upper-middle level of a preheated 375 degree oven till done, approximately 20 minutes. Rest two or three minutes before slicing, and serving at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 128.9, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5
TURKEY TENDERLOINS WITH PESTO AND PROVOLONE CHEESE
Provided by Brad Avooske
Categories Cheese turkey Bake Low Carb Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Spring Bon Appétit California Small Plates
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut each tenderloin lengthwise almost in half. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto inside each. Then insert cheese strips, dividing equally. Using toothpicks, skewer tenderloins closed. Brush each all over with 1 tablespoon pesto. Arrange tenderloins on rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake tenderloins until thermometer inserted near center registers 160°F., about 20 minutes. Slice tenderloins crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick rounds; arrange on serving platter. Whisk any juices and browned bits on baking sheet to blend; spoon over turkey. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired, and serve.
PROVOLONE 'N' TURKEY SANDWICHES
Rye bread complements the other flavors in this super-easy sandwich from Lynne Miess of New Port Richey, Florida. You can substitute regular deli turkey for the peppered turkey, if you wish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread two bread slices with mustard. Layer with cheese, spinach, turkey and red pepper. Top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. , In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SMOKED TURKEY, PINE NUT PESTO AND SHARP PROVOLONE PANINI
Celebrate National Panini Month this August and help bring the love of the panino home for your friends and family. Chef Jason Denton, author of Simple Italian Sandwiches, has partnered with Sargento to create a Page-a-Day Recipe Calendar that highlights natural sliced cheeses, which are essential to bringing a superior taste to panini. Within this calendar, you can find some of Jason's recipes, along with a number of recipes developed by Sargento. Join in the trend of hot gourmet panini by replicating restaurant quality grilled sandwiches from a Smoked Turkey, Pine Nut Pesto and Provolone Panino to Pepper Jack, Tuna and Capers Panini. These recipes can be located at http://www.sargento.com/promotions/2009/06/26/Sargento_Panini_Calendar.pdf
Provided by Cheese Adventurer
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse pine nuts in blender to chop. Add oil, 3 slices cheese torn in small pieces and salt and pepper. Blend to form pesto.
- Place turkey on bread.
- Add 7-8 pieces arugula and another slice of cheese.
- Spread 3 tablespoons pesto on top.
- Close sandwiches and grill for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- For more recipes, please go to Sargento.com.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.9, Fat 55.8, SaturatedFat 22.3, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 981.7, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 29.8
PESTO TURKEY PINWHEELS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large flour tortillas, pesto, cherry tomato, turkey, baby spinach, provolone cheese
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Appetizers
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave in 30-second intervals, until flexible. Transfer to a clean work surface.
- Spread on half the pesto on each tortilla.
- Divide the tomatoes, turkey, spinach, and provolone between the tortillas.
- Wrap the tortillas tightly in plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
- Stick 6 toothpicks 1-inch (2.5 cm) apart into the wraps along the seam.
- Slice between the toothpicks and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 0 grams
TURKEY TENDERLOINS
quick and easy, lowfat too- for weight watchers serve with couscous and steamed broccoli or asparagus
Provided by chia2160
Categories Poultry
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- preheat broiler to hi, season and broil for 20 mins, flip.
- add more seasoned oil, broil for 15 mins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 115.8, Sodium 110.7, Protein 34.8
CLASSIC TURKEY PESTO SANDWICH
One of my favorite sandwiches--I keep a round loaf of sliced sourdough in the freezer at all times, just for this sandwich. A good ciabatta would be equally good, I think. You could easily sub your favorite cheese for the provolone, try swiss. Feel free to adjust ingredient amounts to suit your taste. Lovely with a cup of soup or side salad, for a satisfying quick and easy lunch or weeknight meal. Enjoy!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For each sandwich, spread each slice of lightly toasted bread on one side with softened butter, pesto and white wine Dijon mustard (use more or less, to taste).
- Assemble your sandwich with romaine, slice of fresh tomato and thin slice of red onion, slice of provolone cheese, one or two thin slices lightly smoked deli turkey meat, and a light drizzle of balsamic.
- Slice in half to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.1, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 1276.6, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 26.2
Tips:
- Choose tenderloins with a little bit of fat: This will help keep them moist during cooking.
- Pound the tenderloins to an even thickness: This will help them cook evenly.
- Season the tenderloins generously with salt and pepper: This will help bring out their flavor.
- Use a good quality pesto: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tenderloins: This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Cook the tenderloins over medium heat: This will help prevent them from drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the tenderloins: They are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the tenderloins rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Turkey tenderloins with pesto and provolone cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The tenderloins are juicy and flavorful, and the pesto and provolone cheese add a delicious richness. Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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