Description
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) is a festive and flavorful addition to your holiday spread. This delightful side dish combines the sweetness of ripe pears with savory turkey strips and vibrant peas, creating a colorful medley that will impress your guests. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any family gathering, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition. With its balance of textures and flavors, it’s a versatile option that complements any main course beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips
- 3 medium shallots
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup parsley
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear. Toss it with lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey strips until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain excess fat, leaving about 3 tablespoons in the skillet.
- Add sliced shallots to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until softened. Stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add peas and diced pears to the skillet; stir for approximately 5 minutes until heated through.
- Turn off heat and mix in half of the crispy turkey strips along with parsley and freshly ground black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining turkey strips, and garnish with lemon zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg