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Sage Pecan Pesto Encrusted Turkey Tenderloin

Sage Pecan Pesto Encrusted Turkey Tenderloin

Libby with Lemony Thyme adapted from Food Network
Course Entree

Ingredients
  

For the pesto...

  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1/3 cup olive oil plus extra if needed

For the turkey tenderloin...

  • 1 1 1/2 lb. Jennie-O All Natural Turkey Breast Tenderloin

Instructions
 

For the pesto...

  • Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor or blender, rough chop.
  • Then with processor running slowly drizzle in the olive oil until well blended.

For the turkey tenderloin...

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Season turkey tenderloin with salt & pepper.
  • Coat the top of the tenderloin with pesto.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, until instant read meat thermometer indicates appropriate doneness.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.