Spicy Lime and Cilantro Turkey Fajitas
1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 pound turkey tenderloins, butterflied 1 lime 4 large pita rounds, cut in half 1 cup non-fat sour cream 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 can (4 ounces) green chilies, drained 1 plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
In a shallow flat dish, combine paprika, onion salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, fennel, thyme and white pepper. Rub mixture over turkey; cover and refrigerate one hour.
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking. Grill turkey 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning turkey tenderloin. Cook until food thermometer registers 170 degrees F in thickest part of tenderloin.
Remove to clean serving plate and squeeze lime juice over tenderloins. Slice turkey on the diagonal into 1/4-inch slices.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, onions, cilantro, chilies, tomato, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
To serve, fill each pita half with turkey and top with sour cream/cilantro sauce. Add shredded lettuce.
Servings: 4 Source: The National Turkey Federation
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