Pea Tendrils

What on earth to do with pea tendrils in your CSA box or pea shoots in your home garden for that matter? Who knew these little shoots were packed with nutrients and delicious?! I didn't even know they were edible!

So what can you expect from pea tendrils and this recipe?
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.

Ingredients:
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
½ lemon, juice of
salt

Directions:
1) Gently clean pea tendrils by wiping them with a slightly damp paper towel.
2) Cut off the woody end of the pea tendrils, about one inch of the thick end.
3) Heat oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
4) Add pea tendrils, garlic, lemon juice, and salt
5) Cook approximately 4 minutes, until pea tendrils are just wilted and still vibrantly green.6Remove from pan immediately to avoid overcooking.