Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that brings together the sweet essence of pears and the savory richness of turkey strips, all mingling with tender frozen peas. Perfect for elevating your holiday table, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to shine at any family gathering throughout the year. With its appealing colors and delicious taste, it’s sure to be a hit among guests of all ages.
- 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
- 3 medium shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced turkey strips until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots for about one minute until softened. Stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and prepared pears; mix well and heat for five minutes.
- Fold in half of the turkey strips along with parsley and black pepper to taste.
- Serve in a large bowl, topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg