Blackened Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic and Mint

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serves 4
Ingredients

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

Preparation​

• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the snap peas and cook without moving until blackened in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Take the skillet off the heat, add the garlic mixture, and stir until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a serving bowl, toss with the mint, and season to taste with lemon juice and salt.

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