Sautéed Snow Peas (Mangetout) with Green Garlic

Total time: 15 minutes
   The quintessential spring dish: snow peas and green garlic.  If the snow peas are small, leave them whole.  If they are large (2", 5cm) cut in half of thirds, at an angle.

 Ingredients:

• 4oz (120gr) mangetout, snow peas
• 4 green garlic     or 3 green onions and 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbs sherry
• 2 tsp butter
• 1 tsp olive oil

 Instructions:

• Peel and slice green garlic, using as much green as you can.
• Clean pea pods - snip off the stem end.  Cut large pods into pieces, at an angle, if desired.
• Heat butter and oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. 
• Add sherry, green garlic, pea pods and sauté 5 - 7 minutes, depending on size, stirring frequently. 
• Remove and serve.