Stop Roasting Whole Turkeys! 30 Minute Thanksgiving Menu

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Stop stress-cooking a whole bird! In this video, I show you how to cook a complete, gourmet Thanksgiving dinner in just 30 minutes. We are swapping the dry, 4-hour turkey for juicy Pan-Seared Turkey Tenderloins and making 4 incredible sides that are ready in minutes. Whether you are cooking for a small group, running late, or just want to relax this holiday, this menu is the cheat code you need. #30minutemeals #turkeyrecipe #thanksgiving #asmr #turkeyrecipe ⏱️ The 30-Minute Game Plan: 0:00 - Intro: Why you shouldn't cook a whole turkey 0:45 - The Main: Pan-Seared Turkey Tenderloins 3:15 - Side 1: Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots 5:30 - Side 2: 5-Minute "Fancy" Green Beans 7:10 - Side 3: 15-Minute Citrus Cranberry Sauce 9:00 - Dessert: No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse 10:45 - The Final Plating & Taste Test. 1. Pan-Seared Turkey Tenderloins Ingredients: 1 lb turkey tenderloins, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp sage, 1 tsp thyme, salt/pepper. Method: Slice into medallions. Season heavily. Sear in hot butter for 3-4 mins per side until internal temp hits 165°F. 2. Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots Ingredients: Baby carrots, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp honey, 1 clove garlic. Method: Boil carrots until tender (7 mins). Drain. Melt butter and garlic in the same pot, add honey, toss carrots back in to glaze. 3. "Fancy" Green Beans Ingredients: Fresh green beans, almonds/fried onions, lemon juice. Method: Steam beans in microwave (4 mins). Drain. Toss with olive oil, salt, lemon juice, and crunchy toppings. 4. 15-Minute Cranberry Sauce Ingredients: 12oz cranberries, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup orange juice. Method: Simmer all ingredients for 10-12 mins until berries pop and sauce thickens. 5. No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Ingredients: 1 can pumpkin puree, 1 box vanilla pudding mix, 1 tub Cool Whip, pumpkin spice. Method: Whisk pumpkin and pudding mix. Fold in Cool Whip. Chill and serve with crushed gingersnaps.