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Thanksgiving Peas with Pear & Pancetta

A sweet and savory Thanksgiving side dish featuring peas, caramelized pear, and crispy pancetta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pea Side Dish Ingredients
  • 4 cups peas frozen
  • 4 oz pancetta diced
  • 1 pear diced
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp thyme fresh or 1/2 tsp dried
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook pancetta in a skillet until crispy, then set aside.
  2. Sauté onion in butter, then add diced pear and cook until caramelized.
  3. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add peas and heat through.
  5. Return pancetta to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Finish with optional lemon zest and serve warm.

Notes

Add nuts or herbs for texture and flavor variations.