Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and turkey strips) are a delightful side dish that combines the sweetness of fresh pears with savory turkey strips, all enveloped in a light lemony mustard dressing. This vibrant dish not only adds color to your holiday table but also offers a refreshing blend of flavors that your family and friends will love. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With its bright green peas and the crunch of turkey, this dish will quickly become a favorite at any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ pound turkey strips (diced)
- 3 medium shallots (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear (diced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup parsley (chopped)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the pear by peeling, slicing, and dicing it. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook diced turkey until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots until softened, then stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add peas and pears, cooking for about five minutes until heated through.
- Mix back in half of the turkey strips along with parsley and black pepper.
- Serve in a bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg