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 impressive addition to your holiday table. This quick and easy recipe features vibrant green peas combined with tender turkey strips and juicy pears, all enhanced by a zesty lemony Dijon mustard dressing. Not only does it look stunning on your Thanksgiving spread, but it’s also a family-friendly dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this versatile recipe is sure to please both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 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 (zest and juice)
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel, slice, and dice the pear; toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey strips until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- Sauté shallots in the same skillet for about one minute; add Dijon mustard.
- Stir in frozen peas and diced pears; cook for five minutes until heated through.
- Fold in half the turkey strips and parsley; season with black pepper.
- Serve topped with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg