Description
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that will elevate your holiday table. This recipe combines tender turkey strips with sweet, juicy pears and fresh peas, creating a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a colorful addition that will impress your guests without compromising on taste.
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
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear. Mix it with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey strips until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain excess fat.
- Add sliced shallots to the skillet and sauté until softened, then stir in Dijon mustard.
- Incorporate peas and pears into the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Stir in half of the turkey strips along with chopped parsley and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining turkey strips, and garnish with lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg