Blackened Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic and Mint

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp. canola oil
• 1 lb. sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• Fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine garlic ,extra-virgin olive oil and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over high heat.
3. Add peas and cook without moving until blackened in spots (2-3 minutes).
4. Take the skillet off the heat and add the garlic mixture, stirring till fragrant, 15-30 seconds.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl, toss with mint and drizzle with lemon juice to taste.
6. Season to taste with kosher salt.