LEMON GARLIC SAUTEED PEA TENDRILS
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
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
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
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.
PEAS AND PEA TENDRILS WITH LEMON DRESSING.
"Tendril" is such a cute word, isn't it? You should see them... they're even cuter! They're actually the young leaves and shoots of snow pea plants. Serve this with salmon or other fish and a dill-cucumber sauce.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Vegetable
Time 9m
Yield 6 sides or salad servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk oil, lemon juice and sugar in small bowl to blend; set dressing aside.
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
- Add fresh or frozen peas and cook 3 minutes.
- Add pea tendrils; cook 2 minute. Drain well.
- Return vegetables to pot; add oil-lemon dressing and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.6
PEA SHOOTS SAUTEED WITH GARLIC AND GINGER
Provided by Food Network
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the ginger and the garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Do not allow the garlic to brown. Add the pea shoots, increase the heat to medium, cover the pan and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, add the soy sauce and the pepper and toss to mix. Serve immediately, scattered with the sesame seeds.
SAUTEED PEA TENDRILS WITH GARLIC
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
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.
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