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Thanksgiving Peas

Savory Thanksgiving Peas with Crispy Pancetta & Pear Delight

This Thanksgiving Peas recipe features a vibrant blend of sweet pears and savory pancetta, perfect for holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 6 ounces Pancetta Can substitute with bacon.
  • 2 medium Shallots Or can use yellow onion.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Any mustard can substitute.
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas Fresh peas can be used but may require longer cooking.
  • 1 medium Pear Can substitute diced apples.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Used for juice and zest; lime can substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Can be omitted or replaced with chives.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Pear: Peel, slice, and dice the pear into bite-sized pieces. Toss with fresh lemon juice.
  2. Cook Pancetta: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add diced pancetta and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels, reserving 3 tablespoons of fat.
  3. Sauté Shallots: In the pancetta fat, sauté chopped shallots for about 1 minute. Stir in Dijon mustard.
  4. Combine Peas and Pears: Add frozen peas and prepared pear to the skillet. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
  5. Finish and Serve: Stir in half of the crispy pancetta, parsley, and black pepper. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with remaining pancetta and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Thanksgiving Peas can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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