Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) is a vibrant and delightful side dish that will add a festive touch to your holiday table. This quick-to-prepare recipe combines sweet pears with savory turkey strips and bright green peas, creating a balance of flavors and textures that everyone will love. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this colorful dish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Whether served at Thanksgiving or any family meal, these peas are sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your holiday repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips (cut into small dice)
- 3 medium shallots (halved and thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear (diced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup roughly chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear, tossing it with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the turkey strips until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced shallots until softened, then stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and diced pears to the skillet, cooking for about five minutes until warmed through.
- Turn off the heat and fold in half of the crispy turkey strips along with fresh parsley and black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, topping with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg