Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) brings a delightful twist to your holiday table. This vibrant side dish melds the sweetness of fresh pears with savory turkey, creating a flavor explosion that’s sure to impress your guests. Brightened with zesty lemon and piquant Dijon mustard, each bite delivers a refreshing contrast. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish not only adds color to your festive spread but is also packed with protein and fiber, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any family gathering, these peas are a versatile addition that everyone will love.
- 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
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear
- 3 medium shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear; toss in lemon juice.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add turkey strips, cooking until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced shallots until softened; stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and diced pears; cook for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Stir in half of the cooked turkey strips, chopped parsley, and black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl; top with remaining turkey strips and garnish with lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 50mg