Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) is a vibrant and delightful side dish that will elevate your holiday feast. Combining sweet pears, tender turkey strips, and bright green peas, this recipe creates a beautiful medley of flavors that everyone will adore. The addition of zesty lemon and tangy Dijon mustard adds depth to the dish, making it a standout at any gathering. Simple enough for busy weeknights, yet impressive enough for festive occasions, these Thanksgiving Peas are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- 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, slicing, and dicing it. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced turkey strips until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots for about one minute until softened; add Dijon mustard.
- Stir in peas and prepared pears; heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in half of the turkey strips, parsley, and black pepper; combine well.
- Serve in a bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg