Go Back
+ servings
Thanksgiving Peas

Thanksgiving Peas with Pancetta and Pear: A Flavorful Twist

A delightful side dish of Thanksgiving Peas highlighting sweet pears and savory pancetta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 4 oz Pancetta can substitute with bacon
  • 2 medium Shallots can substitute with onions
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard no direct substitutions recommended
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas fresh peas can be substituted with cooking time adjustment
  • 1 large Pear can substitute with diced apples
  • 1 tbsp Lemon can substitute with lime
  • 2 tbsp Parsley can substitute with chives
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thanksgiving Peas
  1. Begin by peeling the pear and slicing it into thin pieces before dicing them into small cubes. Toss the diced fruit with fresh lemon juice to keep its color.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add diced pancetta and cook for about 5–7 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towel, reserving a tablespoon of fat.
  3. With the reserved fat, add sliced shallots to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in Dijon mustard and cook for another minute.
  4. Add frozen peas and prepared diced pears to the skillet. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until the peas are heated and the pears are tender.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in half of the crispy pancetta, freshly chopped parsley, and add black pepper for seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining pancetta and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. Reheat gently to maintain texture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!