Gluten Free Cilantro Lime Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Bright, herby, and packed with citrus punch, this roasted turkey tenderloin is the kind of weeknight centerpiece that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A bold marinade of fresh cilantro, flat-leaf parsley, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and oregano soaks into the meat before it ever hits the oven, building layers of flavor that taste like they took all day. Garlic-infused olive oil ties everything together and keeps the tenderloins juicy as they roast to a lightly golden finish. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-squinting required — just real, whole-food cooking from start to finish. The tenderloins rest and then slice into clean medallions, making for a gorgeous plate whether you're feeding the family or hosting guests. A squeeze of fresh lime over the top right before serving wakes up every flavor in the dish. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again because it's simply that good.
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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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