Originally Posted by feline fanatic

Monale, When I get pea shoots (aka sprouts) they are not as mature looking as the picture you posted. So they have not had time to make the tendrils or any tough bits. They are so tiny and delicate they look more like alfalfa sprouts only the leaves are just slightly bigger and most definitely have not made any pea pods yet, still many weeks away from that stage. Very delicate and if you do cook them it is only for a few seconds.