Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 2 small turkey tenderloins (about 1/2 pound each)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• One 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, or 1/2 cup mild giardiniera pepper-vegetable mixture, drained
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat the broiler.
2. Cut a pocket horizontally along the side of each tenderloin, making sure not to cut all the way through. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spray a medium skillet with non-stick pan spray. Saute the onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the green chilies and cilantro.
4. Stuff the onion mixture into the pockets in the tenderloins; secure with small metal skewers or wooden toothpicks. Brush the tenderloins lightly with oil.
5. Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals, or boil 6 inches from the heat source, about 8 to 10 minutes per side or until the tenderloins are cooked through. Cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 2 tenderloins (4 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes