Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that effortlessly combines sweet pears, nutritious peas, and savory turkey strips. This recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, but it also brings a festive touch to your holiday table without the fuss of complicated cooking methods. Ideal for both large family gatherings and cozy dinners at home, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The delightful medley of flavors and textures will impress your guests while also being simple enough for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 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
- Prep the pear by peeling, slicing, and dicing it, tossing with lemon juice.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey strips until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and drain excess fat.
- Sauté shallots in the same skillet for about one minute until softened.
- Add peas and diced pears; mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat; fold in turkey strips, parsley, and black pepper.
- Serve in a bowl with remaining turkey strips on top, garnished with lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg