Description
These Thanksgiving Peas (with Pear and Pancetta) combine sweet pears with tender peas for a light, flavorful holiday side dish that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 ripe pear, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in peas and cook for 3–5 minutes until bright and tender.
4. Add diced pear and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
6. Let rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
Best served warm. For extra flavor, top with toasted almonds or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving Peas, Pear, Pancetta, Holiday Sides, Easy Pea Recipe