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Sautéed Pea Shoots are easy to prepare, gluten-free, and are a vegan side dish. Tender, hollow stems, edible leaves, and flowers that are slightly, naturally sweet make for a delicious, scrumptious vegetable side.

Sautéed Pea Shoots

Hi Everyone, this is one of my favorite greens, perhaps even more of a favorite than, gasp, dare I say, kale?

Pea shoots are just that good.

Tender, slightly naturally sweet, cooked with olive oil, seasoned with kosher salt, pepper, and maybe some soy sauce but when they are perfectly fresh, they really don't need much, if anything at all!

I first learned about pea shoots from ordering them as a side dish at the Chinese restaurants in Chinatown Boston.

My mom would order it, off the menu (the dish wasn't listed on the menu, at the time).

My maternal Grandfather would also make them when they were available.

He would saute them in a wok with olive oil.

Pea shoots cooked this way are scrumptious, meaning, you want to just sit and eat every single bite, in one sitting.

This recipe is for 2 servings, maybe 4 small servings but for me it's one big serving!

Where can I buy fresh Pea Shoots?

I got the pea shoots in these photos from my local farmer's market & CSA (Roots to River farm).

They even had the pea flowers still on them which are edible too!

I want to share a local, small business that sells grow kits. including microgreen pea shoots, and I've seen them on Instagram, Gathered Greens (gathered_greens on IG). Here is their website as well where they sell other items.

When are Pea Shoots in season?

Pea shoots can be harvested after 2-4 weeks of growing.

You should be able to get 2 harvests of pea shoots.

You can harvest the shoots, tendrils, buds, flowers, and leaves.

Pea shoots can be eaten raw or cooked.

In New Jersey, pea shoots/greens are in season from April through June.

Peas and pea pods are available from June through July.

Can I grow Pea Shoots as Microgreens?

The short answer is, yes, you can grow pea shoots as microgreens!

If you are looking for these out of season you can grow them as microgreens, right in your home!

I link to the kitchen tools that I use in the recipe card at the end of the post and microgreen kits (below, Amazon affiliate link) in the recipe card at the end of the post.

You can use pea shoots in any recipe where you use spinach; They are so versatile.

I just love the squiggly, curly ends of the pea shoots; They are so whimsical.

Ingredients

8-10 ounces raw pea shoots, washed
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
1-2 tablespoons regular olive oil
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt, or amount to taste
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, amount to taste, optional
drizzle soy sauce, optional
drizzle sesame oil, optional

Sautéed Pea Shoots on a plate with a fork

Please Note: You can also customize this dish with other spices to make it spicier.

Sautéed Pea Shoots piled on a white plate with white subway tile in the background

Kitchen Tools

colander
salad spinner
measuring spoons
kitchen scale
spatula
wok or large frying pan

Sautéed Pea Shoots are easy to prepare, gluten-free, and are a vegan side dish. Tender, hollow stems, edible leaves, and flowers that are slightly, naturally sweet make for a delicious, scrumptious vegetable side. #peashoots #vegan #vegetarian #side #recipe #saute #stirfry #peagreens #locallysourced

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Sautéed Pea Shoots

Name: Sautéed Pea Shoots
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients: 8-10 ounces raw pea shoots, washed; 1-2 tablespoon regular olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove); 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, or amount to taste; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, amount to taste, optional; drizzle low sodium soy sauce, optional; drizzle sesame oil, optional

Yield: 2-4 servings

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

8-10 ounces raw pea shoots, washed
1-2 tablespoon regular olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt, or amount to taste
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, amount to taste, optional
drizzle low sodium soy sauce, optional
drizzle sesame oil, optional

Instructions

In a large wok, over medium-high heat, add oil(s) and minced garlic. When the oil is hot, add the pea shoots. Stir them coating them with oil, add optional soy sauce and any preferred ingredients. Cook until tender (approximately 1 minute).
Season them with any additional Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, enjoy!

Notes

Please Note: You can also customize this dish with other spices to make it spicier.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1039Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2869mgCarbohydrates: 181gFiber: 64gSugar: 67gProtein: 62g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

published: 1/3/2021
Updated & republished: 7/3/2024

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Leigh C Floyd says

July 15, 2023 at 10:14 pm

Just made it! Got a bunch of Pea Vines from our local farmer's market. It's delicious but am wondering about some of the more fibrous stems. I'd like to hear a step on prep before cooking.

- Sara Maniez says
  
  July 16, 2023 at 1:55 pm
  
  Hey there Leigh! Thanks so much for checking out my blog post and leaving a comment! I'm thrilled to hear that you also enjoy the deliciousness of Pea Vines from your local farmer's market. They're such a tasty treat!
  
  Now, let's talk about those fibrous stems. You're absolutely right; some of the stems can be a bit tough, but no worries – there's a simple prep step to make them tender and delightful before cooking.
  
  First, take your fresh Pea Vines and give them a good rinse under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Then, grab a bunch of the shoots and gently snap off the tough ends. You'll notice that the tender part of the stem will easily separate from the fibrous part – usually, it's about an inch or so from the tip. Discard the tough ends (you can compost them if you like) and repeat this process with the rest of the Pea Vines.
  
  Once you've snapped off the fibrous ends, your Pea Vines are all set to be sautéed! Follow the recipe on the article I posted (https://www.lifeslittlesweets.com/sauteed-pea-shoots/) for the sautéing part, and you'll have a delicious dish on your hands.
  
  I hope this helps! Enjoy your sautéed Pea Vines, and feel free to ask any more questions if you have them. Happy cooking! 😊🌱

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