Artificial Food Coloring Free Cilantro Lime Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Bright, herby, and packed with real-ingredient flavor, this roasted turkey tenderloin is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The marinade is built entirely from scratch — garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lime juice and zest, chopped cilantro, parsley, oregano, and cumin — so you know exactly what's going into every bite. That matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic dyes, because pre-seasoned or packaged proteins can hide artificial colorings in spice blends and marinades you'd never suspect. Here, the golden finish on the turkey comes purely from the oven and the natural oils in the herbs, not from anything artificial. A quick 30-minute marinade does the heavy lifting, and then the oven takes over for less than half an hour until the tenderloins hit a perfect 165°F. Sliced into medallions and served with fresh lime wedges and cilantro sprigs, this dish looks vibrant and restaurant-worthy using nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients.
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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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