How long does it take to make Garlic Pea Shoot Stir-Fry (8-Minute Chinese Side Dish)?
This recipe takes approximately 8 min total.
8 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 17, 2026
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Pea microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. The classic Chinese restaurant pea shoot stir-fry — done in minutes with nothing but garlic, oil, and a splash of soy.
This recipe takes approximately 8 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.
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3 cups pea shoots
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp neutral oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toss in pea shoots and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until just wilted.
Splash with soy sauce and sesame oil; toss and serve immediately.
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
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