Sweet and Savory Sugar Snap Peas

If you've never had sugar snap peas before, you are really missing out.  They're kind of like the snow pea's sweeter, crunchier big brother.  I created this Asian-inspired side dish to accompany tonight's pork chops.  They were delicious!  Mr. Ommy Noms is usually "eh" about veggies, but he was all over this dish.

An Ommy Noms Original

INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp dark brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
Dash red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
1.  Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering.  Add sugar snap peas and sauté until crisp-tender, approximately 5 minutes.

2.  Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and seasonings in a small bowl.  Swirl to mix.  

3.  Remove peas from heat, add soy sauce mixture, and toss to coat.