Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips)
Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips) is a delightful side dish that brings a burst of flavor and color to your holiday table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender turkey strips combined with sweet, juicy pears and vibrant green peas, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-Dijon mustard dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips
- 3 medium shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pear
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and dice the pear, mixing it with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Cook turkey strips in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown; set aside on paper towels.
- Sauté sliced shallots in the same skillet for about one minute until softened, then stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and diced pears; cook for about five minutes until warmed through.
- Stir in half the turkey strips, parsley, and black pepper; mix gently.
- Serve in a large bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg