Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that beautifully enhances your holiday table. This delightful recipe combines the sweetness of ripe pears with savory turkey strips and fresh green peas, creating a medley that’s both nutritious and visually appealing. Perfectly suited for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare and will surely impress your guests with its unique taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips
- 3 medium shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 ripe pear
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup parsley
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear. Toss it with lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey strips until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon onto paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced shallots for about one minute; stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and diced pears to the skillet, stirring for about five minutes until warmed through.
- Incorporate half of the turkey strips along with chopped parsley and black pepper; mix well.
- Serve in a large bowl, topping with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg