Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips is a vibrant and delicious side dish that brings together the sweet notes of ripe pear, savory turkey strips, and fresh green peas. This delightful recipe is not only easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, but it also adds a festive touch to your holiday table. The subtle hint of lemony Dijon mustard ties all the flavors together, making it a perfect accompaniment for your Thanksgiving feast.
- 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
- Peel and dice the pear, tossing it in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced turkey strips until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add sliced shallots to the same skillet and sauté until softened, then stir in Dijon mustard.
- Mix in the frozen peas and diced pears, cooking until heated through.
- Fold in half of the turkey strips along with parsley and black pepper.
- Serve in a bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and garnished with lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg