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Thanksgiving Peas

Thanksgiving Peas with Sweet Pears and Crispy Pancetta Delight

Delight in Thanksgiving Peas featuring sweet pears and crispy pancetta, a festive side dish perfect for any holiday gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 4 oz Pancetta can substitute with bacon
  • 2 medium Shallots or use red onions
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard can replace with yellow mustard
  • 2 cups Frozen peas fresh peas can be used if in season
  • 1 medium Pear or substitute with diced apples
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp Parsley can be omitted or swapped with cilantro
  • to taste Black pepper adjust according to taste
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup Toasted nuts (walnuts or pecans) for extra crunch

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing and peeling the pear. Slice it into thin segments, then dice each segment into small pieces. Toss the diced pear with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add the diced pancetta and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain excess fat, leaving about 3 tablespoons in the pan.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped shallots to the remaining pancetta fat and cook for about 1 minute until softened. Stir in Dijon mustard to blend.
  4. Add the frozen peas and diced pears into the skillet, stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through and bright green.
  5. Turn off the heat and fold in half of the crispy pancetta, parsley, and black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining pancetta and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For freshness, use fresh peas if possible. Adjust mustard to balance flavors, and don’t skip the lemon zest for a bright finish.

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