Are you looking for a delicious recipe that is low in calories but full of flavor? Turkey tenderloin in orange and mustard sauce is the perfect choice for a light and healthy meal. It is very easy to make. Yet, you will see that the result is worthy of the finest restaurants. Because eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing delicious dishes that will leave everyone amazed.
And it’s because turkey is a very light and healthy option. So, if you are looking for recipes to watch your weight or are following a weight loss diet, turkey is always a good choice. Additionally, it is a very versatile meat, and we can prepare a multitude of recipes with it. Whether cooking its fillets like in this delicious recipe we propose today, or making stews like this fat-free turkey stew, it is also a light and very healthy dish.
Furthermore, the tenderloin itself is a very juicy cut. It is low in fat and has a high protein content. Besides, it is one of the best cuts in terms of flavor. If we add the orange and mustard sauce, which combines so well with the meat, we will achieve a light, healthy dish worthy of any celebration. Although it is very simple to make, the result looks like a festive dish. Let’s get to the recipe.
Recipe for Turkey Tenderloin in Orange and Mustard Sauce
To prepare this dish, we will first cook the tenderloins on a grill, seasoned with salt and pepper. Don’t worry, they won’t get cold. You’ll see that making this sauce is super quick. Moreover, we will cook it in the same pan as the meat to capture all its flavor.
Once the tenderloins are cooked to our liking, we set them aside. In the same pan, we will add orange juice, mustard, and honey. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and all the ingredients are well combined. With the sauce ready, reintroduce the meat into the pan and cook it in the sauce for a couple of minutes approximately.
And that’s how simple it is to prepare this fantastic turkey tenderloin in orange and mustard sauce.
Recipe for Turkey Tenderloin in Orange and Mustard Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 turkey tenderloins
- 2 oranges juiced
- 2 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Start by cooking the meat. With the prepared tenderloins, sliced into fillets, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet. Season the fillets with salt and pepper beforehand. Wait for the oil to be hot, then add the fillets. Cook for about 5-10 minutes (depending on their thickness and desired doneness), but avoid overcooking them as they will be cooked again with the sauce. Once cooked to your liking, set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add the orange juice, mustard, and honey. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated. Cook for a couple of minutes or until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Add the fillets back into the skillet and cook for a few more minutes together with the sauce.
- And there you have it, a wonderful dish of turkey tenderloin in orange and mustard sauce. A delicious meal that will be enjoyed by everyone.
