Great Meal for Two

This recipe works out great when you need a meal just for two.  Or, if you are alone, it is perfect to give you a bit of leftovers without eating it for a week or two!  This recipe is also designed for diabetic cooking.  The Dietary Exchange is 3 Vegetables, 1 Starch, and 2 Meats

TURKEY TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED VEGETABLES

1 cup diced green bell peppers
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thin onion wedges
8 oz. mushrooms, cut into halves (cut lg. mushrooms into quarters)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1-½  teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard
8 oz. turkey tenderloin
½ teaspoon paprika
Nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 15X10 inch baking pan with heavy-duty foil.
Combine bell peppers, carrots, onions, mushrooms, garlic, vinegar, oil, half of salt and half of black pepper in large bowl, tossing to coat vegetables evenly with seasonings.  Spread vegetables onto prepared pan.  Bake 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, spread mustard over top of turkey.  Combine paprika, remaining salt and pepper in a small bowl.  Sprinkle over turkey.  Lightly spray top of turkey with cooking spray.  Remove vegetables from oven.  Stir vegetables and push to edge of pan.  Place turkey in center of vegetables.  Roast 20 minutes.  Stir vegetables.  Roast 20 minutes more or until turkey is no longer pink in center.  Remove turkey from oven and let stand 5 minutes.  Carve turkey across the grain into ½ inch thick slices.  YIELD:  2 Servings