Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that will elevate your holiday table. This unique recipe combines sweet, juicy pears with savory turkey strips and bright green peas, making it not only visually appealing but also deliciously satisfying. The addition of Dijon mustard and fresh lemon zest enhances the flavors, creating a dish that perfectly balances sweetness and savoriness. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this dish is versatile enough to impress any crowd. Prepare it in under 30 minutes for an easy yet elegant side that pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses.
- 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
- 3 medium shallots
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup freshly chopped parsley
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear. Toss with lemon juice in a small bowl to prevent browning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook turkey strips until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess fat, leaving about 3 tablespoons in the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced shallots until softened, then stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add peas and diced pears to the skillet, stirring gently until warmed through.
- Off the heat, mix in half of the cooked turkey strips along with chopped parsley and black pepper to taste.
- Serve in a large bowl, topping with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg