Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips)
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that brings a delightful twist to your holiday table. This recipe beautifully combines the sweet crunch of ripe pears with savory turkey strips and bright green peas, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. It’s not only quick to prepare in under 30 minutes but also makes for an appealing presentation that will impress your guests. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to become a staple in your holiday repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- 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
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup roughly chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the pear into small pieces, tossing them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced turkey strips until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced shallots until softened, then stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and diced pears; stir for about five minutes until warmed through.
- Fold in half of the crispy turkey strips along with parsley and black pepper to taste.
- Serve in a large bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg