Pea Greens or Pea Shoots

Appears in
Professional Cooking
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2014

  • About
  • Identification: These are the tender tips, with leaves, of pea vines, usually snow peas.
  • Evaluation: Look for fresh, medium-green leaves and tender, not woody, stems.
  • Preparation: Wash well; trim ends of stems, especially if tough. Cook like spinach.
  • Percentage Yield: 90–95%

Pea shoots

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