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Phyllis' Lemony Snow Peas

  • 4 cups (10 oz.) fresh snow peas
  • 1 lemon cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 clove garlic - minced
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup water

Into large skillet put water, salt and juice from lemon wedges.

Add lemon wedges and bring to a boil.

Add snow peas, cover, reduce heat and simmer for approximately 1 minute until pea pods are a bright green.

Remove cover and continue to simmer 1 to 2 minutes until most of the water has evaporated.

Add olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring frequently for another minute or two until done.