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Turkey Medallions with Sweet Potato-Walnut Mash - Delicious Decisions

Turkey Medallions

If you crave the flavors of Thanksgiving year-round, this dish is the perfect solution. It pairs heart-healthy, quick-cooking turkey medallions with cinnamon-spiced and walnut-studded sweet potatoes for a festive one-skillet dinner that’s delicious any time of year and easy enough for a weeknight.

 

Nutrition Facts

Turkey Medallions with Sweet Potato-Walnut Mash - Delicious Decisions

CaloriesCalories

338 Per Serving

ProteinProtein

31g Per Serving

FiberFiber

5g Per Serving
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Calories 338
Total Fat 8.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 475 mg
Total Carbohydrate 36 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 17 g
Protein 31 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 fruit, 3 lean meat, 1 1/2 starch

Ingredients

Servings  4  

  • 1/4 tsp. salt (divided use)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (divided use)
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper (divided use)
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • pinch pepper (divided use)
  • 1 lb. turkey tenderloin, all visible fat discarded, cut crosswise into 8 medallions
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled, thinly sliced)
  • 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, thickly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened apple cider or 100% apple juice
  • 1/4 unsweetened apple cider or 100% apple juice, divided use
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (dry-roasted)
  • 1 Tbsp. coarse-grain mustard (lowest sodium available)
  • 2 Tbsp. minced green onions

Directions

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  1. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over both sides of the turkey.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the turkey for 2 minutes on each side, or until browned. (The turkey won't be done at this point.) Transfer to a large plate.
  3. In the same skillet, stir together the sweet potatoes and onion. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 7 minutes, or until the onion is golden, stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in the apple, cinnamon, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Place the turkey medallions among the sweet potato and apple slices. Pour in 2/3 cup cider. Bring to a boil, still over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the turkey is no longer pink in the center and the sweet potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat. Transfer the turkey to a separate large plate, leaving the sweet potato mixture in the skillet. Cover the turkey loosely to keep warm.
  6. Using a potato masher, mash the sweet potato mixture. Stir in the walnuts. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to plates.
  7. Quickly pour the remaining 1/4 cup cider into the skillet, scraping to dislodge any browned bits. Stir in the mustard, green onions, and final pinch of pepper. Remove from the heat.
  8. Serve the turkey on the sweet potato mixture. Drizzle the sauce over the turkey.

Tip: Serving size 3 ounces turkey, 3/4 cup mash, and 1 tablespoon sauce

This recipe is reprinted with permission from American Heart Association The Go Red For Women Cookbook, Copyright © 2013 by the American Heart Association. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. Available from booksellers everywhere.