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Butternut Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin with Cranberries and Pecans

Turkey tenderloins stuffed with a sweet and savory filling of butternut squash, cranberries, sage and pecans – this tastes like Thanksgiving, all wrapped up in one dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless turkey tenderloins (1 lb total)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tbsp light olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 1/4 cups 6 oz  diced butternut squash, 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (replace with honey for Paleo, omit Whole30)
  • 1 cup baby spinach or kale
  • 3 sage leaves (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Pecans
  • 1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 6 to 8 pieces cooking twine
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.  Add shallots and garlic and sauté over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes, or until golden. Add butternut squash, cranberries, maple syrup and 1 tablespoon water and cover; cook on low for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove lid and add kale, salt, sage, and pepper, cover and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool and mix in pecans.
  3. Cut a pocket into the sides of the tenderloins, careful not to cut all the way through at the ends. Season the inside and outside of the turkey with salt.
  4. Stuff each turkey breast with about 3/4 cup of squash mixture.  Cut cooking twine long enough to tie each breast with 3 to 4 pieces of twine.  Cut off extra twine.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  6. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, lightly spray with cooking spray. Carefully sear each turkey breast on each side about 2 minutes. Pour 1 tablespoon water into the skillet and cover tight with foil.  (Or transfer to a baking dish and cover tight with foil). Cook in the center of the oven 25 minutes.
  7. Allow to sit 5 minutes before cutting off twine and slicing each turkey breast in 4 slices. Spoon any pan juices over the turkey and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2slices Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 880mg (37%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Serving 2slices
Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 880mg 37%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.