Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Elevate your holiday meal with Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips), a vibrant and flavorful side dish that brings together the sweetness of fresh pears and the savory goodness of turkey. This dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition, making it a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table or any family gathering throughout the year. In just 30 minutes, you can create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds! The delightful lemony Dijon sauce ties all the ingredients together, offering a refreshing twist to classic flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips (cut into small dice)
- 3 medium shallots (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 ripe pear (diced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup parsley (roughly chopped)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey strips until golden brown. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In the same skillet, add shallots and sauté until softened; stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and diced pears; cook for about five minutes until heated through.
- Turn off heat and fold in half of the turkey strips, parsley, and black pepper.
- Serve in a large bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and garnished with lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg