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Thanksgiving Peas

Thanksgiving Peas with Pancetta and Pear for a Festive Twist

Discover this Thanksgiving Peas recipe featuring savory pancetta, sweet pear, and a zesty twist—ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 4 ounces Pancetta Consider using pre-diced pancetta for convenience.
  • 1 cup Shallots Thinly sliced for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Essential for balancing sweetness of pears.
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas No need to thaw.
  • 1 medium Pear You can substitute with a firm apple if unavailable.
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice About 1 teaspoon of zest should also be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Fresh for garnish.
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper Use to taste.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by peeling, slicing, and dicing the pear into bite-sized pieces. Mix with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and sauté for 6–8 minutes until crispy and golden.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 cup of thinly sliced shallots and sauté for about 1 minute until softened. Mix in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  4. Stir in the frozen peas and diced pears with their lemony juices. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in half of the crispy pancetta, chopped parsley, and a pinch of black pepper. Garnish with remaining pancetta and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, cook pancetta until really crispy to add delightful crunch. Adjust ingredient quantities based on your needs as this dish can be scaled easily.

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