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       Sauteed Pen Tendrils

          Makes 6 servings. 

          

          Ingredients

             2 tablespoons olive oil

             4 garlic cloves

             2  tablespoons butter

             1  pound pea tendrils or pea shoots

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           Preparation

             Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes.  Discard garlic

             Add butter, then pea tendrils. Cover: cook just until wilted, stirring often, about 5 minutes for pea tendrils or

             2 to 3 minutes for pea shoots. Season with salt and pepper.

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          Note: Recipe can easily be reduced for smaller quantities of pea tendrils or pea shoots. 

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