Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Elevate your holiday meal with Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips), a vibrant and flavorful side dish that will impress guests and family alike. This easy-to-make recipe combines the sweetness of ripe pears with savory turkey strips, all brought together by tender green peas and aromatic shallots. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish, making it a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast or any special dinner. With its beautiful presentation and quick preparation, this dish is designed for both festive occasions and busy weeknights when you crave something delicious without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips
- 3 medium shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the pear by peeling, slicing, and dicing it. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced turkey strips until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, soften sliced shallots and stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and diced pears; heat for about five minutes.
- Fold in cooked turkey strips, parsley, and black pepper.
- Serve in a bowl garnished with lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg