Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that elevates your holiday table. This quick recipe combines tender peas, sweet pears, and crispy turkey strips, all enhanced by a hint of lemony Dijon mustard. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish is not only nutritious but also colorful, making it an eye-catching addition to any meal. The balance of savory and sweet flavors ensures it’s a hit with both kids and adults alike. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can effortlessly whip up this delightful side that will leave everyone smiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 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 pear (peeled and diced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the pear by peeling, slicing, and dicing it into small pieces. Toss it in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey strips until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, add shallots and sauté for about one minute until softened. Stir in the Dijon mustard.
- Add the peas and prepared pears to the skillet; cook for another five minutes until heated through.
- Turn off the heat and fold in half of the crispy turkey strips along with parsley and black pepper.
- Serve in a large bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg