Pea shoots are the young pea tendrils or sprouts that grow from the ground before they mature and produce pea pods. Pea shoots are harvested a few weeks after planting when they are still young and tender.

Are pea shoots healthy?

Pea Shoots offer up many micronutrients, including Vitamins K, A, and C, and are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients that support our health and immune system.

What is the best way to eat pea shoots?

Pea shoots are delicious eaten raw, and added to salads, sandwiches, tacos and wraps, especially if you only have a small amount. In larger amounts, pea shoots are very tasty when lightly sauteed or stir-fried and pair well with garlic and shallots.

Stir-Fried Pea Shoots

Name: Pea Shoots Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil- (or olive oil, avocado, coconut); 4-6 garlic cloves, rough chopped; 1 shallot, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; 6-8 ounces pea shoots (about 8 cups); salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons mirin, see notes

Description

Wondering what to do with young pea shoots? These stir-fried pea shoots are incredibly easy to make and full of flavor; a tasty spring side dish that comes together in 15 minutes!

Ingredients

Units

1 tablespoon peanut oil- (or olive oil, avocado, coconut)
4–6 garlic cloves, rough chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
6–8 ounces pea shoots (about 8 cups)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons mirin, see notes

Instructions

Prep all ingredients and gather near the stove.
Heat oil in a wok, or large saute pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and shallot and stir fry 2 minutes until fragrant and just lightly golden, add chili flakes, stir fry 30 seconds.
Add pea shoots. Stir fry 1 minute, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the mirin, and cook this off 1 last minute.
Serve Immediatly!

Notes

I prefer the sweet taste of mirin here, it’s lovely- but Shaoxing Wine is more traditional and less sweet. Feel free to use Chinese Shaoxing Wine, or cooking sherry.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 174
Sugar: 11.3 g
Sodium: 1363.6 mg
Fat: 7.2 g
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Carbohydrates: 21.7 g
Fiber: 4.2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg