Minted Snap Peas

Mint and peas are one of the world’s great flavor combinations, instantly evoking the fresh green aroma of spring. Local seasonal sugar snaps, with their full natural sweetness, are the best, but good-quality supermarket snap peas are still delicious. Look for bright green color and plump pods.

The magic here is that the oil coats the snap peas with a more intense minty flavor than fresh herbs would impart on their own. I like to serve these in chilled bowls as finger food, a health