Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Turkey Strips)
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips is a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal addition to your holiday table. This quick and easy recipe features tender turkey strips paired with fresh peas and juicy pears, all enhanced by a zesty lemon-Dijon mustard dressing. In just 30 minutes, you can create a colorful, nutritious dish that will please both kids and adults alike. The versatility of this recipe allows you to adapt it based on your preferences or what you have on hand, ensuring it becomes a must-have at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- 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, slice, and dice the pear. Toss in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey strips until golden brown, then set aside.
- Sauté shallots in the same skillet until softened; stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add peas and diced pears; cook for about five minutes until heated through.
- Stir in half of the turkey strips along with parsley and black pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg