Pea sprouts, also known as ?? (dòu miáo), are a popular dish at Chinese banquets and at ??('zhi char') meals. They are actually the young seedlings of the pea plant,Pisum sativum. ... Pea sprouts are high in antioxidants and carotene. It is alike garlic, helps our body to fight against free radical damages which may induce cancer related diseases. Pea sprouts naturally helps diabetic patients to keep a close watch to their blood sugar level.