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

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