1/2 pound French green beans (about 3-4 cups)

1/2 cup drained sweet pimentos sliced

2 teaspoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place green beans in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high 2 minutes. Remove and add pimento, oil and salt and pepper to taste.

Yield 2 servings.

Per serving: 86 calories (51% from fat), 4.9 g fat (0.7 g saturated, 2.2 g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 2.6 g protein, 10.4 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 14 mg sodium.

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