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Turkey Tenderloin

Turkey’s not just for Thanksgiving; it’s a fantastic source of lean protein. Served with spicy sweet potatoes laced with Latin flair, this isn’t your typical holiday meal!

Serves 4. Serving size: 3 oz./85 g turkey; ½ cup sweet potatoes

½ tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. onion powder ¼ tsp. black pepper ¼ tsp. garlic powder 12 oz./340 g turkey tenderloin 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 green onions, chopped 2 tbsp. cilantro 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. maple syrup 1½ tsp. of our Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend

Combine salt, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle mixture over turkey tenderloin on all sides and place in Steamer Base. Place cubed sweet potatoes in the Colander Tray. Fill Water Tray with 1¾ cups/ 400 mL water. Place Steamer Base on top of Water Tray and Colander Tray over Steamer Base. Cover and microwave on high power for 14 minutes or until turkey juices run clear and turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/75°C and sweet potatoes are tender. While turkey cooks, place the green onions and cilantro in base of Chop ’N Prep Chef. Pull cord 4–5 times to process until finely chopped. Remove cover and add olive oil, maple syrup and seasoning blend. Replace cover and pull cord 4–5 times to fully combine. In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes and contents of Chop ’N Prep Chef until coated. Slice turkey and serve alongside sweet potatoes.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 240 Total Fat: 4.5g Saturated Fat: 0.5g Cholesterol: 35mg Carbohydrate: 28g Sugar: 8g Fiber: 4g Protein: 23g Sodium: 350mg Vitamin A: 330% Vitamin C: 10% Calcium: 6% Iron: 10%

Steam Cooking 101

plus valuable Tupperware® SmartSteamer Tips

Cooking vegetables with steam retains their optimal texture and nutritional content.

Steaming is a great solution for health conscious people. Flavorful dishes can be created without adding oils and other fats simply by steaming food.

Steaming retains more of your food’s vitamins and minerals as opposed to boiling, when they are lost to the cooking liquids.

Steaming is an excellent way to preserve the true flavor and quality of your ingredients. Want to truly appreciate the nice, fresh cut of fish you just purchased? Try steaming it to appreciate the quality and flavors.

Have leftover pasta noodles? Using this moist method of reheating is a great way to warm the noodles without making them dry or rubbery.

If steaming fish with a thin tapered end, gently fold the thin end under to even out the filet’s thickness. Doing so will even out the cooking time for both ends of the filet. 

Create fillings for your steamed fish or chicken by wrapping cheese, herbs or minced vegetables in thin fish filets or chicken cutlets and securing with toothpicks.

Because steam cooking retains more nutrients, it’s an excellent way to cook baby food. To make it extra easy, simply cook vegetables and fruit past the “al dente” stage and they’ll be easy to blend.

When using the Tupperware® SmartSteamer, keep your food items roughly the same size on each layer. This will help you get evenly cooked results—when one broccoli floret is done, the others will be done.  

Don’t overcrowd your Tupperware® SmartSteamer. There should be enough space for the steam to circulate around the food.

Remember, until the water in the Water Tray begins to boil the food inside is not exposed to heat. When creating your own recipes, keep in mind that the first couple of minutes in the microwave heats the water and has minimal effect on the food until the water begins to boil.

If you’ve removed the SmartSteamer from the microwave and your foods aren’t quite perfectly cooked, try leaving the SmartSteamer covered on the counter to gently finish cooking the food with residual steam. 

Gently enhance the aromatics of steamed foods by adding fragrant herbs or citrus to the water in the SmartSteamer Water Tray.

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Maple-mustard Glazed Salmon

Full of omega-3 fatty acids and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, salmon’s natural, velvety texture is accentuated by the maple and mustard glaze.

¼ tsp. kosher salt, divided 1/8 tsp. black pepper 4 salmon filets, skinned, 4 oz./115 g each 1½ cups carrots, sliced ¾ cup snow peas, trimmed 1 tbsp. maple syrup 1 tbsp. whole-grain or Dijon mustard ¼ tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

Sprinkle half the salt and pepper over the salmon filets and place them in the Steamer Base. Place carrots in the Colander Tray and place the snow peas on top of the carrots. Fill Water Tray with 1¾ cups/400 mL water. Place Steamer Base on top of Water Tray and Colander Tray over Steamer Base. Cover and microwave on high power for 8 minutes or until salmon is opaque in the center and reaches a temperature of 145°F/63°C. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, mustard and thyme. Set aside. When cooking is complete, drizzle olive oil over vegetables, sprinkle remaining salt and pepper over them and stir to combine. Drizzle salmon with maple-mustard glaze and serve with vegetables.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 320 Total Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 3.5g Cholesterol: 60mg Carbohydrate: 15g Sugar: 10g Fiber: 3g Protein: 25g Sodium: 320mg Vitamin A: 280% Vitamin C: 60% Calcium: 6% Iron: 8%

Scallops with Lemon Vinaigrette

Scallops aren’t “fancy food;” they’re easy to steam and recall fresh, briny ocean flavors. Paired with bright lemon vinaigrette, this is an elegant meal you can enjoy anytime.

1 lb./455 g medium sea scallops ¼ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. black pepper 1 lb./455 g fresh asparagus 1 lemon, zested and juiced using Zest 'N Press® Gadget 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp. fresh dill, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped

Place scallops in the Colander Tray and sprinkle with half the salt and pepper. Place asparagus in the Steamer Base. Fill the Water Tray with 1¾ cups/400 mL water. Place Colander Tray on top of Steamer Base, Steamer Base on top of Water Tray and cover. Microwave on high power for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together. Serve scallops and asparagus drizzled with Vinaigrette. Serve with white or brown rice.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 190 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 35mg Carbohydrate: 8g Sugar: 2g Fiber: 3g Protein: 22g Sodium: 310mg Vitamin A: 20% Vitamin C: 15% Calcium: 2% Iron: 15%