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- Perhaps the most popular pea shoots health benefits are its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, weight loss and heart health promotion, and finally, maintaining low blood sugar levels. You may ask, ‘How is a premature plant part able to do all of those?’. Let us look at the pea microgreens nutrition facts to know more.
- The other benefits of pea shoots can be seen from the other nutrients they contain. It was mentioned that per 100 grams of pea microgreens, around 2 grams is protein. That is equivalent to a third of an egg.
- Indeed, pea sprouts are an excellent vegetable source of protein. If you are a vegan or vegetarian, this is good news, as you do not have to rely heavily on protein shakes anymore.
- Remember folates, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and thiamin? These nutrients were mentioned above, but do they ring a bell? Perhaps, you are more familiar with their other names. They are also known as Vitamin B9, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- Superfoods such as pea sprouts offer great alternative nutrition to human beings. Pea shoots and tendrils have an adequate amount of nutrients found in meats, and they contain the necessary vitamins and minerals found in other fruits and vegetables. This food item’s versatility is limitless, which is why it has gained traction in recent years as an essential component of culinary developments. So yes, shoot those diseases away with pea shoots.
Here are some ideas for ways to use them:
- They are great as their own stand-alone salad – either separately or mixed together for a great “sweet and spice” combination.
- Combine them with any salad or use them as a salad “topper.”
- They are fabulous wilted on stir-fry.
- And on sandwiches – WOW!
- Or “topped” on soups – especially thicker soups or chili -WOW!
- “Chopped” into marinades, sauces, and dressings.
- “Wilted” over fish, chicken, pizza, lasagna, beef………really anything!
- As a garnish for anything – we all “eat with your eyes first!”
