Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips) is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of pears with savory turkey strips and fresh peas. This delightful combination not only adds a pop of color to your holiday table but is also quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its family-friendly appeal and delicious lemony Dijon mustard twist, this recipe will quickly become a favorite at any dining occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips
- 3 medium shallots
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear, tossing it with lemon juice in a bowl.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey strips until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots for one minute until softened, then stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add peas and prepared pears to the skillet; cook for five minutes until heated through.
- Fold in half of the turkey strips and parsley, adding pepper to taste.
- Serve in a large bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg