• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 lb. canned green beans, drained
• 2 Tbs. vegetable stock
• 1/2 tsp. basil, or 1-1/2 tsp. fresh, chopped
• 3 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté bell pepper, onion and garlic 3 minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir in beans, stock, basil and salt to taste.

Cover skillet and cook 5-10 minutes or until beans are heated through. Stir in Parmesan and serve.

Per serving: calories 64, fat 3.5g, 45% calories from fat, cholesterol 3mg, protein 2.7g, carbohydrates 6.7g, fiber 2.2g, sugar 2.9g, sodium 147mg, diet points 1.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.2, Fat: 0.5, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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