Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips)
Elevate your holiday meal with Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips). This delightful side dish combines the sweetness of fresh pears with savory turkey and vibrant peas, creating a festive medley that’s perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips
- 3 medium shallots
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- ½ cup parsley
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the pear by peeling, slicing, and dicing it. Mix with lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the turkey strips until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess fat.
- Add sliced shallots to the skillet and cook for one minute before stirring in Dijon mustard.
- Incorporate peas and diced pears into the pan; stir until warmed through (about five minutes).
- Remove from heat; add half of the cooked turkey strips, parsley, and black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining turkey strips, garnish with lemon zest, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg