Xanthan Gum Free Cilantro Lime Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Bright, herby, and packed with citrus punch, this roasted turkey tenderloin is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A bold marinade of fresh lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, parsley, garlic-infused olive oil, and warm spices like cumin and oregano does all the heavy lifting, turning lean turkey into something genuinely craveable. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of xanthan gum — no thickeners, no stabilizers, no label-reading anxiety — just real food that comes together in a bowl and goes straight into the oven. The marinade soaks in for at least 30 minutes, so by the time the tenderloins hit the heat, they're already deeply flavored and ready to roast to a beautiful golden finish. Sliced into medallions and served with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro, this dish looks like it came from a restaurant but lives comfortably in your regular dinner rotation. It's a clean, confident recipe that proves you don't need any additives to get big, satisfying flavor on the table.
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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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