Best Sauteed Pea Tendrils Recipes

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LEMON GARLIC SAUTEED PEA TENDRILS



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A refreshing and savory taste of early spring. Pea tendrils are the tender shoots of young pea plants and are edible. They have a delicate almost spinachy flavor. This is a delicious way to harvest these young plants and make a beautiful side dish.

Provided by michelle_sandiego

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch pea tendrils (when bunched together I the stalks make about a half dollar size)
2 teaspoons garlic greens or 3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt

Steps:

  • Gently clean pea tendrils by wiping them with a slightly damp paper towel.
  • Cut off the woody end of the pea tendrils, about one inch of the thick end.
  • Heat oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Add pea tendrils, garlic, lemon juice, and salt
  • Cook approximately 4 minutes, until pea tendrils are just wilted and still vibrantly green.
  • Remove from pan immediately to avoid overcooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.3

SAUTEED PEA TENDRILS WITH GARLIC



Sauteed Pea Tendrils with Garlic image

If you have trouble finding pea tendrils, pea sprouts (young pea tendrils) work very well with this dish; you'll find them at Asian markets and farmers' markets.

Provided by Suzanne Tracht

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 small garlic cloves, smashed
12 ounces fresh pea tendrils
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic. Add tendrils; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and sauté until greens are slightly wilted and heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED PEA TENDRILS



Sauteed Pea Tendrils image

Pea tendrils or shoots are available at Asian markets. Or substitute baby bok choy cut into thin strips.

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 pound pea tendrils or pea shoots

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Discard garlic. Add butter, then pea tendrils. Cover; cook just until wilted, stirring often, about 5 minutes for pea tendrils or 2 to 3 minutes for pea shoots. Season with salt and pepper.

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