Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) is a vibrant side dish that beautifully marries sweet pears with savory turkey strips and bright green peas, all enhanced by a zesty lemon-Dijon mustard flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also sure to impress your guests. The delightful combination of flavors and textures makes each bite a celebration, turning any meal into a festive occasion. Your family will be coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 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; about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear (peeled and diced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced; about 3 tablespoons juice and 1 teaspoon zest)
- ½ cup roughly chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the pear by peeling, slicing, and dicing it. Toss it with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey strips until golden brown, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté the shallots until softened, then stir in the Dijon mustard.
- Add the peas and diced pears to the skillet, cooking for about five minutes until heated through.
- Fold in half of the crispy turkey strips, fresh parsley, and black pepper before serving.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, topping with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg