Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips)
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips is a vibrant, flavorful side dish that will charm your holiday guests. This easy-to-make recipe combines sweet pears, savory turkey strips, and fresh peas for a delightful medley that celebrates the season.
- 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 (halved and thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear (diced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup roughly chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the pear by peeling, dicing, and tossing it with lemon juice.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey strips until golden brown. Remove and drain excess fat.
- Sauté shallots in the same pan for about a minute; stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and prepared pears; mix well and heat for about five minutes.
- Stir in half of the turkey strips, parsley, and black pepper just before serving.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg