Best Sauteed Pea Tendrils With Garlic Recipes

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SAUTEED PEA TENDRILS



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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.

SAUTEED PEA TENDRILS WITH GARLIC



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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.

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

PEAS AND PEA TENDRILS WITH LEMON DRESSING.



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"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

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups shelled fresh peas (do not thaw frozen peas) or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby peas (do not thaw frozen peas)
8 ounces pea tendrils, cut into 4-inch lengths
salt and pepper

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

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