Description
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips is a vibrant and nutritious side dish that perfectly complements your holiday meal. This recipe combines the sweetness of ripe pears with savory turkey strips and bright green peas, all brought together by a zesty Dijon mustard dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, but it also adds a pop of color to your dinner table. This delightful dish is versatile enough for any family gathering or special occasion throughout the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips
- 3 medium shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 ripe pear
- ½ cup parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and dice the pear, tossing it in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey strips until golden brown. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced shallots until softened, then stir in Dijon mustard.
- Add frozen peas and diced pears; cook for about five minutes until heated through.
- Mix in half of the turkey strips and chopped parsley; season with black pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with remaining turkey strips and lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like thyme or rosemary during cooking. You can substitute turkey with chicken or beef strips for different flavor profiles.