Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Pancetta)
Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Pancetta is a delightful side dish that elevates your holiday dinner with its vibrant flavors. The combination of sweet pears, crispy pancetta, and bright peas, enhanced by a hint of lemon and Dijon mustard, creates a festive touch that complements any Thanksgiving spread. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your guests without taking up too much of your precious cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ pound pancetta, diced
- 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 ripe pear, diced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice, 1 teaspoon zest)
- ½ cup parsley, roughly chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pear by peeling and dicing it. Toss with lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove it to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 3 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
- Add sliced shallots to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until softened. Stir in the Dijon mustard.
- Add the frozen peas and diced pears to the skillet; stir for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Turn off the heat and mix in half of the pancetta, parsley, and black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining pancetta, and garnish with lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 268mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg