Sugar Snap Peas with Ginger and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 3/4 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt and pepper
• Chopped fresh mint

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute shallots, ginger, and garlic, stirring, 1 minute.

Add peas and saute, stirring, 2 minutes. Add water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle chopped fresh mint over top.