Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Turkey Strips are a vibrant and flavorful side dish that adds a festive touch to your holiday table. This delightful recipe combines tender turkey strips with sweet, juicy pears and bright green peas, all coated in a light Dijon mustard sauce. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any special gathering, this dish is quick to prepare, healthy, and visually appealing, making it an excellent addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether you’re looking for a colorful side or a new way to enjoy classic ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound turkey strips
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 ripe pear
- 3 medium shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the pear by peeling, slicing, and dicing it. Toss in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey strips until golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the sliced shallots for one minute until softened, then stir in the Dijon mustard.
- Add the frozen peas and diced pears to the skillet, stirring for about five minutes until warmed through.
- Off the heat, mix in half of the cooked turkey strips along with parsley and black pepper to taste.
- Serve in a large bowl topped with remaining turkey strips and garnish with lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg