1/4 pound flat egg noodles (about 1 1/2 cups)

1/4 pound green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, (about 1 cup)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon caraway seeds

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bring a large pot with 2 to 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the noodles and green beans boil 3 to 4 minutes or according to noodle package instructions. Drain leaving about 2 tablespoons water on the noodles. Toss with olive oil and caraway seeds and salt and pepper to taste.

Yield 2 servings.

Per serving: 307 calories (29% from fat), 9.9 g fat (1.7 g saturated, 4.2 g monounsaturated), 48 mg cholesterol, 9.7 g protein, 46.2 g carbohydrates, 4.6 g fiber, 15 mg sodium.

Linda Gassenheimer is the author of over 30 cookbooks, including her newest, “The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook.”