Description
Delight your guests with these savory Thanksgiving peas that combine the flavors of crispy pancetta and sweet pear, making them a must-have for the holiday.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces Pancetta (Can use thick-cut bacon for a similar taste.)
- 2 units Shallots (Halve and thinly slice for even cooking.)
- 2 cups Frozen Peas (Fresh peas can be used, but cooking time will vary.)
- 1 unit Pear (Can replace with chopped apple if pears are unavailable.)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (Adjust according to taste.)
- 1 unit Lemon (Zest and juice before adding.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground is preferred.)
- 1/4 cup Parsley (Roughly chop for even distribution.)
Instructions
- Begin by peeling, slicing, and dicing the pear into small cubes. Place the diced pear in a bowl and drizzle with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced pancetta. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until crispy, then remove and drain.
- In the same skillet with the pancetta fat, sauté the thinly sliced shallots for about 1 minute until they soften.
- Add the frozen peas and diced pear into the pan. Toss and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the reserved crispy pancetta, chopped parsley, and black pepper.
- Transfer the peas to a serving bowl, top with the remaining pancetta and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg