• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. dark brown sugar
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 lb. canned baked beans, drained
• 1/2 lb. canned butter beans, drained
• 1/2 lb. canned green beans, drained
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped
• 3/4 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Combine first 5 ingredients with salt and pepper to taste in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Simmer 5 minutes.

Combine remaining ingredients in a serving bowl. Pour hot dressing over vegetable mixture. Mix thoroughly.

Cover and let marinate at room temperature 24 hours. Chill before serving.

Per serving: calories 233, fat 9.6g, 35% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 6.4g, carbohydrates 34.1g, fiber 6.8g, sugar 15.9g, sodium 314mg, diet points 4.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.7, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.2, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 1.8, Sugar: 0.5, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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