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Thanksgiving Peas

Thanksgiving Peas with Crispy Pancetta and Pear Delight

Thanksgiving Peas are a vibrant side dish combining crispy pancetta and sweet pears, perfect for the festive table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas No need to thaw.
  • 1 medium Shallot Sliced.
For the Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Pancetta Diced.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard No substitutions.
For the Sweetness
  • 1 medium Pear Diced.
For the Zing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped.
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel, slice, and dice one ripe pear. Toss with lemon juice and set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add pancetta and cook until crispy (4-5 minutes).
  3. In the same skillet, add sliced shallot and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in Dijon mustard.
  4. Add frozen peas and diced pear to the skillet, stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in half of crispy pancetta, parsley, and black pepper. Mix well and serve, topping with remaining pancetta and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is quick to prepare and gluten-free, perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.

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