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Thanksgiving Peas with Pear and Pancetta

A quick and elegant side dish featuring sweet pears, crispy pancetta, and buttery peas — a refreshing twist for your Thanksgiving feast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups green peas fresh or frozen
  • 4 oz pancetta diced
  • 1 pear ripe but firm, diced
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey optional
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook pancetta in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add butter and olive oil to the skillet. Sauté diced pears for 3–4 minutes until golden and tender.
  3. Stir in peas and cook 3–5 minutes until heated through and bright green.
  4. Season with thyme, salt, pepper, and honey if desired. Stir in crisp pancetta.
  5. Finish with lemon juice before serving and toss gently.

Notes

Serve warm as a side dish to turkey, ham, or roasted vegetables. Add toasted nuts for extra crunch.