Pea Shoots

Pea shoots are the leaves and tendrils of pea plants. They are typically harvested from snow pea vines and are available at your local farmers’ market in spring, early summer and fall.

Potassium 3%         Folate 10.5%

Vitamin C 35.5%     Thiamin 5.75%

Vitamin A 15%       Riboflavin 7%

Vitamin E 8.75%     Vitamin B-6 4.75%

Vitamin k 132%       Fiber 3.5% Pea shoots are considered a "green." For very few calories you get large amounts of vitamins and minerals. For just 10 calories and no fat, take a look at the nutrients in 2 cups of raw pea shoots:
Pea Shoots are a garden's hidden secret and one of my favorite greens, they are crunchy and sweet. Here is how I cook them:
melt 1 T of butter in a large frying pan
add a large amount of pea shoots (maybe 3 or 4 c) it should fill the pan
sautee down until wilted and add salt
I usually add a little water at the end, maybe 1/4 c and let it steam out
this makes about 1 c of cooked greens

Enjoy!