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Sautéed Pea Shoots with Garlic.
Prep Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:6Yield:3 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:6Yield:3 cups
Prep Time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:10 mins
Total Time:
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Yield:3 cups
Yield:
3 cups
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What Are Pea Shoots?
Pea shoots are the tender leaves, stems and tendrils of pea plants. They are delicate and crisp with a sweet, earthy flavor. You can eat them raw in salads or they can be steamed, added to soups or stir-fried.
What Is the Difference Between Pea Shoots and Sprouts?
Pea shoots and pea sprouts are both immature pea plants, but there are differences between the two. Pea shoots are typically grown in soil. Pea sprouts are sprouted pea seeds that you eat whole and are grown without soil in sprouting jars. You can use either pea shoots or sprouts in this recipe.
What Can I Substitute for Pea Shoots?
When pea shoots aren’t in season, try this same stir-fry with fresh watercress or spinach.
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonscanola oil2tablespoonssesame oil3tablespoonsminced garlic1poundpea shoots or sprouts¼cupShaoxing rice wine (see Tip)¾teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground white pepper
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Ingredients
2tablespoonscanola oil
2tablespoonssesame oil
3tablespoonsminced garlic
1poundpea shoots or sprouts
¼cupShaoxing rice wine (see Tip)
¾teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground white pepper
DirectionsHeat canola and sesame oils in a large flat-bottom wok or large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until soft and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pea shoots (or sprouts), rice wine, salt and white pepper; cook until the greens are wilted and very soft, 1 to 3 minutes.EquipmentWok or large potTipShaoxing is a seasoned rice wine used for cooking. Dry sherry can be used in its place.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019; updated November 2022
Directions
Heat canola and sesame oils in a large flat-bottom wok or large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until soft and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pea shoots (or sprouts), rice wine, salt and white pepper; cook until the greens are wilted and very soft, 1 to 3 minutes.EquipmentWok or large potTipShaoxing is a seasoned rice wine used for cooking. Dry sherry can be used in its place.
Heat canola and sesame oils in a large flat-bottom wok or large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until soft and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pea shoots (or sprouts), rice wine, salt and white pepper; cook until the greens are wilted and very soft, 1 to 3 minutes.
Equipment
Wok or large pot
Tip
Shaoxing is a seasoned rice wine used for cooking. Dry sherry can be used in its place.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019; updated November 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)150Calories10gFat7gCarbs2gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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