Sugar Snap Peas With Pine Nuts and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb sugar snap pea, stems snapped off and strings removed, if necessary (about 4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Add the salt and peas and cook until crisp-tender, 1.5 to 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain the peas, shock them in ice water, and drain again.

4. 4

   Dry the peas well on a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels.

5. 5

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until almost smoking.

6. 6

   Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until they are lightly golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

8. 8

   Add the peas and cook, stirring frequently, until the peas are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.