Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips)
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that will surely elevate your holiday table. This recipe artfully combines the sweetness of fresh pears with tender turkey strips and bright green peas, all enveloped in a light, tangy Dijon mustard sauce. Perfect for Thanksgiving, family gatherings, or even busy weeknights, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also a hit with both kids and adults alike. In just 30 minutes, you can create a wholesome meal packed with nutrients from peas and fresh parsley, making it a delightful addition to any occasion.
- 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 (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear (diced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear; mix with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook turkey strips until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook shallots for about one minute; stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and diced pears; stir for five minutes until warmed through.
- Turn off heat; mix in half of the turkey strips, parsley, and black pepper.
- Serve in a bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg