Microgreens 101: Pea Shoots

Variety: Snow peas or shelling peas

Aliases: Pea Microgreens, Micro Peas, Pea Shoots, Pea Tendrils, Pea Tips, Dau Miu

Description: 6” - 8” tall, 2-3 sets of green leaves, green stem, some varieties grown tendrils, long shelf life

Flavour Profile: Mildly sweet, like young snow peas

Common Uses: Salad, Stir Fry

Nutritional Benefits: Vitamins A, B, C and E, Calcium, Chlorophyll, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Amino Acids

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Latest News

• January 2018 Pea Shoots Contain Twice the Protein of Other Edible Greens

• February 2008 Phenolic-Enriched Pea Sprouts Could Help with Diabetes and Hypertension Management

• January 2003 Study Finds Pea Shoots to be High in Vitamins K and C, and an Excellent Source of Vitamin A