Garlic Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas

Enhance the natural sweetness of sugar snap peas with a simple garlic sauté for a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• lemon wedge, for serving

Instructions

1. Rinse and trim the sugar snap peas by removing the tough strings along the seams.
2. In a 9-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
4. Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Sauté the peas for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp but still vibrant green.
6. Transfer the peas to a serving dish and squeeze a lemon wedge over them before serving.

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