How long does it take to make High-Protein Pea Shoot Scrambled Eggs (10-Minute Breakfast)?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Pea microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Silky scrambled eggs folded with fresh pea shoots for a protein-packed morning.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Pea microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
3 eggs, whisked
1 cup pea shoots
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper
Melt butter, add eggs on low heat.
Fold in pea shoots just before set.
Season and serve.
Pea shoot microgreens are among the most versatile and broadly used microgreens in professional kitchens. They are known for their sweet, vegetal flavor, tender texture, and high visual yield per tray. Evidence on pea shoots typically focuses on protein content and vitamin profile relative to other legume sprouts.
• Pea shoots and young legume sprouts have been studied for their amino acid profile and vitamin C content.
moderate evidence• Flavor, texture, and nutrient content in pea shoots vary by variety, temperature, and harvest stage.
strong evidence• Pea shoots are commonly used raw as a salad base or garnish where cooking is not applied.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
The classic Chinese restaurant pea shoot stir-fry — done in minutes with nothing but garlic, oil, and a splash of soy.
Tender pea shoots tossed with sliced radishes, snap peas, Parmesan shavings, and a bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette.