Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips)
If you’re seeking a festive side dish that beautifully blends sweet and savory flavors, Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips is the perfect addition to your holiday table. This delightful dish features tender turkey strips, vibrant green peas, and juicy pears, all enhanced by a zesty hint of lemon and Dijon mustard. Not only does it offer a pleasing presentation, but it’s also simple to make in just 30 minutes—ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its fresh ingredients and comforting textures, this dish is sure to impress your guests while celebrating the season’s bounty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips (cut into small dice)
- 3 medium shallots (halved and thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear (peeled and diced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear. Toss it with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add turkey strips, and cook until golden brown. Set aside with some fat in the pan.
- Add shallots to the skillet and sauté until softened. Stir in Dijon mustard.
- Mix in peas and pears, cooking for about five minutes until warmed through.
- Fold in half of the turkey strips and parsley, seasoning with black pepper.
- Serve in a bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg