1/2 pound French green beans, trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper

Microwave the beans for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and toss with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

Yield: 2 servings.

Per serving: 91 calories (69% from fat), 7 g fat (1 g saturated, 3.3 g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 1.8 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, 2.7 g fiber, 6 mg sodium.

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