Low Sugar Cilantro Lime Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Bright, herby, and packed with bold citrus flavor, this roasted turkey tenderloin is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort required. The marinade is built entirely from fresh and pantry ingredients — garlic-infused olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, parsley, cumin, and oregano — with zero sweeteners added anywhere in the recipe. That matters more than you might think, since many store-bought marinades and seasoning blends sneak in honey, sugar, or syrup to balance acidity, making it genuinely tricky to find a clean option off the shelf. Here, the lime zest and fresh herbs do all the heavy lifting, delivering brightness and depth without any added sugar whatsoever. After a quick marinade in the fridge, the tenderloins roast until golden and juicy, then rest before being sliced into beautiful medallions. A squeeze of fresh lime at the table ties everything together and keeps the flavors lively. It's a clean, satisfying protein that works just as well over a simple salad as it does alongside roasted vegetables.
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4 servings
For the turkey
- 2 turkey tenderloins (about 1.5 lb total)
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic-infused olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, parsley, oregano, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Pat the turkey tenderloins dry with paper towels and place them in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the marinade over the tenderloins and turn to coat on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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